Economic Value
The Economic Value of DePauw University Reflects fiscal year 2023-24 (published August 2025)
DePauw University serves as a key economic anchor and driver of vitality, opportunity and innovation in Putnam County and the state of Indiana. Each year, the university generates millions of dollars in local income, supports jobs and enhances the overall well-being of the region through education, workforce development and community engagement. This report highlights DePauw’s 2023-24 economic impact, demonstrating how its operations, students, faculty, staff, alumni and signature programs contribute to a thriving economy and improved quality of life. It also provides a benchmark for measuring the impact of future investments in the university and the broader community.
1,807
Credit students
590
Employees
Economic impact analysis
$78.5 million
DePauw total annual impact
$69.5 million
Operations spending impact
Impact of annual payroll and other spending
$4.3 million
Alumni impact
DePauw alumni generated $4.3 million in added income for the county economy
$2.0 million
Student spending impact
Impact of student spending on dining, transportation and entertainment
$1.9 million
Visitor spending impact
Impact of visitors attracted to the county for events hosted by DePauw
$0.7 million
Capital spending impact
Impact of expenditures for ongoing construction projects
Investment analysis
Average earnings by education level at career midpoint
For every $1...
$20.3 million
Taxpayers gain in added tax revenue and public sector savings