For Parents & Families

Help your child discover their Gold Within

Dear Prospective Parents & Families,

We know the college search can be an overwhelming and intimidating process. There are more college options than ever before and helping your child find the right fit is a massive undertaking. At DePauw, we simplify the process by committing to your child’s success. That means small class sizes, close relationships with professors, access to mentors, high caliber co-curricular experiences, professional development opportunities, amazing study abroad opportunities, and the personalized attention that comes from a top tier liberal arts education.

On top of our incredible programs and offerings, our graduates are also falling in the top 7% of salary ranges for university graduates for lifetime earnings, so you can rest assured that DePauw offers one of the highest returns on your educational investment no matter what you choose to study. DePauw’s admission team can’t wait to work with you through the application process, and we promise to be with you every step of the way as you navigate the college search!

Sincerely,

DePauw Admissions Team

Our Top Tips for College Search

Help narrow your student's choices

Help your student narrow their college choices with the following questions:

What kind of atmosphere do you want your future college to have?
What community values or beliefs are important to you?
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think "perfect college fit?"
What does the wrong college look like? Is there anything you know you definitely don’t want?
What information do you need or would like to know more before submitting your application?

Introduce yourself to your child’s admission counselor

Admission counselors wear a lot of hats, but their principal responsibility is to meet with you and your child and guide them through the admission process. They are experts in all things DePauw, and they want to help simplify the college search and application process, so introducing yourself to your child’s admission counselor can go a long way.

Get a firsthand view with a visit

We are open for safe campus visits and would be happy to host your group or individual students on campus. Take a look at our current in-person and virtual visit opportunities. Do you have a student who has visited campus but still wants to connect virtually with faculty, staff and/or current students? Let us help arrange a zoom meeting.

Dive into what is offered

Don't know where to start? Check out a program listing or find out if your student can create their own college experience.

At DePauw, our students love that they don't have to declare a major until their Sophomore Year. For some students who know just what they want to study, our Honor Scholar and Fellows programs help set the path early for students interested in interdisciplinary studies, media, management, or environmental studies.

Find out about financial aid and scholarships

It is important to note that the direct cost may not be the true cost to your family. For most DePauw students, your cost will be less than the published cost and we will help you find ways to make the investment in a DePauw education one that is within reach for you.

CHECK OUT GREENCASTLE!

While DePauw is best experienced live, we want to provide opportunities for you to see campus virtually. In the link above, you can explore DePauw from an overhead view.

Campus Tour

FROM OUR STUDENTS - THE DEPAUW EXPERIENCE

Hear from current and former students about what made DePauw such a special place for them to learn and grow!

MY DEPAUW EXPERIENCE

8th

Most Fulbright students

For six years in a row, we have ranked 8th among U.S. universities for producing the most Fulbright students.
387

Best Colleges

The Princeton Review

DePauw has been named one of The Best 387 Colleges by The Princeton Review again in 2022.
9:1

Student-faculty ratio

means loads of attention from professors.