DePauw University Profile
Nationally recognized, DePauw provides a set of exceptional college experiences marked by intellectual rigor and shaped by a dynamic faculty. These experiences are further enhanced by an engaging residential campus community and a breadth and depth of perspectives inside and outside of the classroom. For nearly 175 years, a DePauw education has provided students with a solid foundation for a lifetime of living and learning and helped our graduates achieve uncommon success in a wide variety of fields around the nation and the world.
- General Information
Founded in 1837 by the Methodist church, DePauw University is a private, selective, coeducational, residential, undergraduate College of Liberal Arts and School of Music. The University or specific degree programs are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, University Senate of the United Methodist Church, Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Indiana Professional Standards Board for the State of Indiana, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the National Association of Schools of Music.
- Campus
36 major buildings on 695 acres, including a 520-acre nature park featuring The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics and the new Bartlett Reflection Center, located in Greencastle, Indiana, a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis. Historic East College, built in 1877, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Academic Calendar
4-1-4 calendar with two 15-week semesters separated by a four-week Winter Term devoted to on-campus coursework, internships, independent study, study abroad, or volunteer service.
- School of Music
The School of Music, located in the stunning new Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts, provides well balanced opportunities to polish students’ musical skills while developing their abilities to think and reason. Extraordinary faculty members, who are accomplished performers and teachers, are dedicated student advocates and mentors. Approximately 150 performances are offered each year. Non-music majors are welcome to audition for ensembles and enroll in music classes. The School of Music is celebrating its 125th anniversary season this year.
- Noteworthy
DePauw is among the "Top 5 Best Values in Private Liberal Arts Schools," according to the June 2007 issue of Consumers Digest, which lists the 100 "top values" in American higher education. DePauw ranked eighth among more than 800 liberal arts colleges as the source of top business executives, according to Standard & Poor’s. DePauw ranked 25th among private liberal arts colleges as the baccalaureate source for Ph.D. degrees in all fields, according to a survey by Franklin & Marshall College. DePauw is among the top 10 smaller colleges and universities in the United States for sending students to study abroad, according to Open Doors 2008, the annual report on international education published by the Institute of International Education. DePauw is ranked among the top 10 percent of colleges in terms of academic challenge for students, according to the 2009 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). DePauw has the fifth highest graduation rate in the nation among competitive colleges, according to a survey by the American Enterprise Institute on Public Policy. DePauw is one of the Top Producers of Fulbright Awards for Students 2008-09, according to the October 24, 2008 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
- Technology
DePauw’s 361° technology programs support the intellectual life of the University by facilitating inquiry, communication, and creativity. The required laptop program enables each enrolling student to purchase a significantly discounted, University-configured laptop for his/her use in courses. Internet access is available in all University buildings, with data ports in every classroom, office, and residence hall room, and wireless coverage in all academic buildings and residence halls. The typical DePauw classroom is equipped for multimedia instruction and presentation, and several innovative collaboratories are furnished with pen-enabled computers or TabletPC laptops, DyKnow Vision, and Smartboards to facilitate interactive learning. Student technology tutors provide workshops and one-on-one assistance with technology for students.
- Libraries
- Areas of Study
Forty-two majors are offered in the College of Liberal Arts, and three degree programs are offered in the School of Music. Courses and advising successfully prepare students for professional post-graduate programs in law, medicine, business, engineering, and ministry.
- Students
| Total Enrollment | 2,396 |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,035 |
| Women | 1,361 |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate** | 80.2% |
| Freshman to Sophomore Retention** | 88.7% |
| Multicultural Enrollment | 23.8% |
|---|---|
| African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.9% |
| Native American | .2% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% |
| International Students | 7.8% |
Origins of Students: 42 states, 41 countries
**Three-year average
- Off-Campus Study
The diverse collection of exceptional opportunities offered at DePauw University is uncommon and sets us apart from other colleges and universities. There is a broad range of off-campus study sites on six continents.
| Students who earn credit toward graduation through off-campus study (including semester-long programs, Winter Term and internships) | 80% |
| Students who study off campus for at least one semester | 40% |
| Students who complete at least one internship | 60% |
- Entering Student Profile
(Class of 2013)
| Number Applied | 4,426 |
| Number Enrolling | 744 |
| Median Combined SAT I Score | 1200* |
| Median ACT Score | 27 |
| Median Class Rank | 90% |
| Median Unweighted High School GPA | 3.58 |
| *Critical Reading and Mathematics section scores only | |
- Notable Alumni
Karen Koning AbuZayd ’63, Commissioner-General, U.N. Relief & Works Agency • Bret Baier ’92, Primary Anchor for FOX News • Mark Emkes ’75, Chairman and CEO, Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. • Joseph Flummerfelt ’58, internationally acclaimed conductor • Lee Hamilton ’52, former Congressman and Vice Chair of the 9/11 Commission • Angie Hicks ’95, CEO, Founder of Angie's List • Vernon Jordan ’57, Senior Managing Director, Lazard Freres & Co., LLC • Barbara Kingsolver ’77, Novelist • Ferid Murad ’58, 1998 Nobel Prize Winner in Medicine • The Honorable Dan Quayle ’69, 44th United States Vice President • Janet Risi Field ’81, President and CEO, Independent Purchasing Cooperative, Inc. • Tim Solso ’69, CEO and Chairman, Cummins Inc. • Brad Stevens ’99, Head Basketball Coach, Butler University • James Stewart ’73, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author and Editor-at-Large for Smart Money • Kathy Patterson Vrabeck ’85, President of Legendary Digital, Legendary Pictures
- Athletics
A member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), comprised of 12 teams in nine states, DePauw is an NCAA Division III program with 21 varsity teams. These include: Baseball (M), Basketball (M/W), Cross Country (M/W), Field Hockey (W), Football (M), Golf (M/W), Soccer (M/W), Softball (W), Swimming (M/W), Tennis (M/W), Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field (M/W), and Volleyball (W).
DePauw has won the SCAC President’s Trophy (all-sports trophy) for four consecutive years and five times in 11 years of conference play.
The Monon Bell Classic, a historic contest between DePauw University and Wabash College, is one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in all of college football.
- Faculty and Administration
| Total Faculty (FTE) | 233 |
| Tenure Track Faculty Holding Ph.D. or Terminal Degree | 99% |
| Multicultural Faculty and Staff | 92 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 10:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
Class Size |
Number of Classes |
|---|---|
2-10 |
75 |
11-15 |
105 |
16-20 |
172 |
21-25 |
94 |
26-30 |
59 |
31-35 |
17 |
36-40 |
7 |
>40 |
0 |
- Financial Aid Profile
| Receiving Need-Based Aid | 52% |
| Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package | $21,263 |
| Range of Awards | $1,000 - $33,250 |
- Fundraising
| Total (2008-2009) | $15,418,160 |
| Annual Fund | $5,116,878 |
| Alumni Participation | 33% |
- Finances
| Annual Budget | $124 Million |
| Endowment | $435 Million |
| Endowment Per Student | $183,000 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,330 |
| Comprehensive Charges, Including Tuition, Room, Board and Fees | $42,070 |
| Recent Building Projects: | |
|---|---|
| The Bartlett Reflection Center | $2 Million |
| Judson & Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts | $32 Million |
- Programs of Distinction
There are five honors programs that offer internships, research opportunities and/or independent study for exceptional students.
The Honor Scholar Program is designed for the individual who realizes that wisdom begins with wonder. Honor Scholars epitomize the ideals of a liberal arts education, striving to push themselves intellectually, as well as personally. The program offers the opportunity for interdisciplinary research and creative learning.
The Information Technology Associates Program (ITAP) provides DePauw students with an unparalleled opportunity to link a liberal arts education with technology know-how through four years of on-campus internships with a wide range of information technologies. ITAP Associates are closely mentored by faculty members, IT staff, and experienced students, and they are paid an hourly wage as they master new skills. ITAP students are prepared for the teambased work environments they encounter after graduation, where technical fluency, leadership abilities, and interpersonal skills are most important to success.
The Management Fellows Program is a learning experience integrating the study of management and entrepreneurship with a liberal arts education, top-notch lecture series, and a full-time, semester-long paid internship.
Students have interned all over the world in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Past internship sites include: Goldman, Sachs & Co., Chicago; Partners in Housing Development Corp., Indianapolis; Ernst & Young Global, New York; Brunswick Group, New York; BrandEra, Fort Worth, Texas; Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, Inc., Washington, D.C.; Cummins Inc. in India; and Independent Purchasing Cooperative, Miami, Florida.
The Media Fellows Program combines classroom theory with hands-on media experience within The Eugene S. Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media. Semester-long, off-campus internships and a speaker series highlight an exploration into the theory and practice of media and give students insight into the world of radio, television, print journalism, advertising, public relations, film and the Internet.
The Science Research Fellows program is designed for curious students with an interest in hands-on research. Students conduct scientific research both on and off campus and learn to professionally present their scientific results. First-year students receive a summer stipend for collaborative research with a DePauw faculty member. Recent internship sites include: Harvard Medical Research Laboratories, NOAA, Duke University Nuclear Physics, Max Planck Institute, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
