Greencastle, IN · Private · 1,905 students
What are DePauw University’s admission requirements?
DePauw University admits 57.2% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.


What to send.
- Common App
- Personal essay
- 4 supplemental essays
- 1 recommendation letter
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
- Early Decision IIDecember 15, 2026
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionFebruary 1, 2027
Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 57.2%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1200–1410median 1290
- ACT middle 50%
- 28–32median 28
- Testing
- Optional34% sent an SAT
Your chances
What are your chances at DePauw University?
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What does DePauw University weigh most?
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Very important
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether DePauw University considers each part, not how heavily.
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