International Students
DePauw University has a long history of welcoming international students to study on campus, and we are recognized as a national leader for our percentage of students who study abroad.
Application Information
*** There is no application fee for international applicants***
If you are ready to apply, the Admission Materials Checklist contains all the required forms and documents.
Official School Transcript(s), sent directly from the school(s), in both the original language of issuance (if it is a language other than English) AND translated into English. Translations should be verified by either your school(s), or a local EducationUSA office.
ATTENTION: Students From China: For your convenience, DePauw is working with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and will be accepting your CIEE Applicant Interviews as an optional supplement to your application. We strongly recommend that you take advantage of this service to improve the quality of your application and increase your chances of admission to DePauw. Register with CIEE to begin the interview process: http://www.cieechina.org/cai.php.
An Official Score Report from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System)* is required if English is not your first language. Proof of English proficiency can be waived for those students who have spent their entire secondary school education at an English - medium school (where English is the primary language of instruction).
Minimum TOEFL Requirements:
IBT (Internet-Based) score of 85
PBT (Paper-Based) score of 563
CBT (Computer-Based) score of 223
Minimum IELTS Requirement: 6.5
Minimum SAT Requirements:
500 Critical Reasoning, 500 Math, 500 Writing. All students are required to submit SAT I scores. You may submit ACT results in lieu of the SAT I - only one of these exams is required.
Financial Support Documentation:
All international students must submit proof of financial support in order to complete their application and be considered for admission to DePauw.
Students who are not intending to apply for need-based financial aid should submit the International Student Certificate of Finances form.
Students who would like to be considered for need-based financial aid should submit the International Student Financial Aid Application form.
*Please note that you may also submit the CSS Financial Aid profile in lieu of the ISFAA if you would like to be considered for need-based aid.