Mission Statement

DePauw University, a residential liberal arts college,
provides a diverse learning and living community
which is distinctive in its rigorous intellectual engagement
and international and experiential learning opportunities.
DePauw teaches its students values and habits of mind
which serve them throughout their lives
as each of them makes a positive difference
as an active citizen of the world.

Vision Statement

We are a distinguished university and proud family,
nationally recognized for extraordinary effectiveness
in linking liberal arts education with life's work.
DePauw intellectually challenges students
and inspires them to lead and to serve
in an increasingly diverse and rapidly changing world.
The value of the DePauw experience is reflected
in the remarkable loyalty and passion DePauw engenders
and in the uncommon success of our graduates.