Chicago, IL · Private · 14,090 students
What are DePaul University’s admission requirements?
DePaul University admits 75.9% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.
75.9%admitted
What to send.
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Early ActionNovember 15, 2026
- Regular DecisionFebruary 1, 2027
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 75.9%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1140–1330
- ACT middle 50%
- 25–31
- Testing
- Optional43% sent an SAT
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What are your chances at DePaul University?
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What does DePaul University weigh most?
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Very important
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether DePaul University considers each part, not how heavily.
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