
Helping Students Find Their Gold Within
Gold Within is our commitment to each and every student. It starts with world-class academics, hands-on experience, and exceptional career (and life!) preparation. It includes close relationships with accomplished professors, connections to successful alumni mentors, and a level of personal attention to individual success you won’t find at a big university.
- 97%
grad success rate
- Top 7%
Lifetime Career Earnings
Center on Education and Workforce, 2019
- 8:1
The ratio of DePauw students to DePauw faculty.

A Powerful Path to a Meaningful Career
Professional success in virtually any field is the outcome of a DePauw education, as nearly 100% of our graduates prove every year.
Each students’ gifts are brought to life by distinguished professors in small classes and embraced in an intellectual community of unwavering support. On our stunningly beautiful campus, your student will experience a holistic education that sets them apart after graduation and connects them to a powerful alumni network.
Meet Dr. Amity Reading
Bold, Gold, and Ready to Lead
DePauw combines robust comprehensive education with vast experiential opportunities to shape your student’s leadership skills.
DePauw is seventh in the nation for students studying abroad, and 84% participate in at least one internship. Every student also participates in a four-year professional pathway and two extended terms.
We’re so confident in each student’s success, we promise they’ll find that first job, get into graduate school, or discover a new exciting path within six months of graduation. If they don’t, we’ll help find that opportunity for them or allow them to hone their skills tuition-free.