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Application & Financial Aid Deadlines
- Early Decision I Deadline: November 15
- Early Action Deadline: December 1
- Early Decision II Deadline: January 15
- Regular Decision Deadline: February 1
Notification Deadlines
- Early Decision I Notification: December 1
- Early Action Notification: January 15
- Early Decision II Notification: February 1
- Regular Decision Notification: March 1
Gold Within
As one of the top national liberal arts and sciences universities, ranked the best in Indiana, DePauw’s gold-standard academics fused with vast real-world opportunities prepares you for personal and professional success. Nearly 100% of our graduates prove that each year. When you attend DePauw, you’ll always be Gold Within.
First-Year Applicants
Discover how an education can empower you to change your world. Think critically, explore new perspectives and devise innovative solutions in any one of our intellectually challenging majors and minors. You can apply through the Common Application or the DePauw University application. Take your pick! You can't go wrong with either!
Start your storyTransfer Applicants
Distinguish yourself in a co-curricular, liberal arts educational environment with opportunities that exceed those of a typical college. Dive into faculty-student research, internships and formative study abroad opportunities for an immersive education and a distinctive resume after graduation.
Experience uncommon excellenceInternational Applicants
Connect people, places, disciplines and ideas to maximize the strength of your impact on the world. Collaborate and learn with peers who are as excited as you are to explore new cultures, build relationships and play a meaningful part on a national and international stage.
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