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Office of Admission
204 East Seminary Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
P: (765) 658-4547
F: (765) 658-4007
E: intladmission@depauw.edu

LOUTFI JIRARI

Assistant Vice President of International Enrollment

Email: loutfijirari@depauw.edu
Office: 765-658-4547

Honey Lian

Assistant Director for International Admission

Email: honeylian@depauw.edu
Office: 765-658-4109

DePauw University is a rigorous academic community committed to transformative engagement both inside and outside the classroom. We believe in the importance of educating global citizens. DePauw is proud of its diverse identity and ensures that at least 10% of each incoming class is composed of the brightest international students from 41+ countries from around the world. The DePauw experience means deep intellectual engagement, experiential learning, leadership development and lifelong relationships that lead our graduates to uncommon success. Please review the deadlines and required admissions materials for international students before submitting your application.

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Application Deadlines

Early Decision I Deadline: November 15
Early Action Deadline: December 1
Early Decision II Deadline: January 15
Regular Decision Deadline: February 1

International Admission Materials Checklist

An Application

Online Applications

To apply online, use the link below to access the necessary forms. If you begin an online application, you may save your work at any point and continue at a later time.

Common Application

**Please note there is no application fee for international applicants.

Official Test Scores/Proof Of English Proficiency

*DePauw is a test-optional university. For more information regarding requirements, see the Test-Optional FAQs page.

Additionally, an official* score report from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or Duolingo is required if English is not your first language.

The following nationalities will receive automatic English proficiency waivers:

Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Irish Republic, Jamaica, Montserrat, New Zealand, Saint Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Tobago, Trinidad, Turks & Caicos Islands, United Kingdom: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales

Minimum TOEFL Requirements:

IBT (Internet-Based) score of 85 (with additional minimums of 20 per section)
PBT (Paper-Based) score of 563
CBT (Computer-Based) score of 223
TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution, score of 543
TOEFL Home Edition
Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test
MyBest Scores are accepted

Minimum IELTS Requirement: 6.5

DePauw accepts the IELTS Indicator

MINIMUM Duolingo REQUIREMENT: 110%

Proof of English proficiency can be waived on a case-by-case basis for those students who have spent their entire secondary school education at an English-medium school (where English is the primary language of instruction) – please send an e-mail to intladmission@depauw.edu to request consideration for a waiver.

DePauw University numbers for submitting official test scores are as follows:

SAT I and SAT II: 1166
AP: 1166
ACT: 1184
TOEFL: 1166

*Please note that “official” means that the testing agency has sent the score directly to DePauw; scores sent to us by the applicant will not be considered official in any circumstances.

Official Secondary/High School Academic Records

These must come to DePauw directly from your current or most recently attended secondary/ high school, and should contain your grades or marks from the last four years of secondary school (the four years includes the year in progress if you are still in school, so three years of records are acceptable at the time of application).

Documents can be sent to:

DePauw University
Office of Admission
204 East Seminary St., P.O. Box 37
Greencastle, IN 46135-0037
U.S.A

We require that the documents are sent to us 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.

If you come from a country where you have taken national, regional, or state board examinations (such as the Indian CBSE/ISC/State Board, the African WAEC, the Cambridge IGCSE, GCSE, etc.), we require that your counselor submit your exam results along with your high school records.

Please note that we will not accept documents that are sent by the applicant with their supplemental application materials, even if the envelope is sealed and stamped. They must be sent to us directly from your school’s counseling or administration office, either through the Common Application, or through mail!! We will NOT accept these documents via e-mail.

If you are attending an international school that has an American (AP), Cambridge, or International Baccalaureate curriculum, you can read about our advanced credit policy.

If you are admitted and decide to enroll at DePauw, we will also require that you submit proof of graduation in addition to a final, official transcript.

Students from China, see the Optional Interview section for more information.

A Sample Of Your Writing

Please write an essay of 250 – 500 words on a topic of your choice. This personal essay helps us become acquainted with you as a person and student, apart from courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself in English.

This requirement is fulfilled through the Common Application website.

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.

The total estimated amount that must be shown in order to qualify for an I-20 form from DePauw for the 2021 – 22 academic year is $67,994 (less any financial awards for which you may qualify). Please note that this estimated number is subject to change once tuition has been officially set by the university later this year.

The breakdown of this estimate for the 2021 – 22 academic year is as follows:

Tuition and fees - $53,896
Room and Board - $14,098
Insurance - $1,422
TOTAL - $67,994

*All incoming DePauw students are required to have a laptop. You can purchase one through the university’s laptop program, or you can purchase one on your own, provided it meets the university’s outline requirements.

To fulfill this application requirement:

All international student applicants are required to submit a Certification of Finances document
In addition, students applying for need-based financial aid are required to submit the College Board’s CSS Profile or The International Student Financial Aid Application

Optional Interview

Though an interview is not compulsory for a DePauw applicant, it can help strengthen your application for admission.

DePauw accepts Vericant and InitialView interviews as an optional supplement to your application.

Optional School of Music Audition

If applying to the School of Music, you will need to complete the audition process.

PLEASE SEND ALL ADMISSIONS MATERIALS TO:

DePauw University
Office of Admission
204 East Seminary St., P.O. Box 37
Greencastle, IN 46135-0037
U.S.A

NOTIFICATION DEADLINES

Early Decision I Notification: December 15
Early Action Notification: January 15
Early Decision II Notification: February 15
Regular Decision Notification: Mid-March

ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT

A $400 non refundable enrollment deposit is due by May 1, 2021 to secure a spot in our Class of 2025*

To check the status of your application or pay your acceptance deposit, please log in to your student portal. If you have questions regarding your student portal or trouble logging in, please contact the Office of Admission at 765.658.4006.

Admitted Students: here are detailed instructions about the enrollment process.

DEFERRAL REQUEST

Admitted students can request to defer for up to one year. A $1,100.00 advance tuition deposit is required and this deposit will be credited to the student’s first semester charges. Please note that the advance tuition payment is non-refundable but is also applied toward tuition when the student enrolls at DePauw University. Any student who is deferring must submit their formal request in writing which should include the student's reasoning for deferring to intladmission@depauw.edu. Any need-based financial aid awards are not automatically preserved and the student will need to re-apply for need-based aid for the following year. If the deferral request is approved, the advance tuition payment must be submitted by August 7, 2021.

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LOUTFI JIRARI

Assistant Vice President of International Enrollment

Honey Lian

Assistant Director for International Admission

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Application Deadlines

International Admission Materials Checklist

An Application

Online Applications

Official Test Scores/Proof Of English Proficiency

The following nationalities will receive automatic English proficiency waivers:

Minimum TOEFL Requirements:

Minimum IELTS Requirement: 6.5

MINIMUM Duolingo REQUIREMENT: 110%

DePauw University numbers for submitting official test scores are as follows:

Official Secondary/High School Academic Records

Documents can be sent to:

A Sample Of Your Writing

This requirement is fulfilled through the Common Application website.

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.

The breakdown of this estimate for the 2021 – 22 academic year is as follows:

To fulfill this application requirement:

Optional Interview

Optional School of Music Audition

PLEASE SEND ALL ADMISSIONS MATERIALS TO:

NOTIFICATION DEADLINES

ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT

DEFERRAL REQUEST