DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1140 and 1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at DePaul University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 247 | |
| 2 | Marketing. | 177 | |
| 3 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 176 | |
| 4 | Accounting and Related Services. | 172 | |
| 5 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 168 | |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | 166 | |
| 7 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 154 | |
| 8 | Computer Programming. | 138 | |
| 9 | Political Science and Government. | 126 | |
| 10 | Communication and Media Studies. | 122 | |
| 11 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 103 | |
| 12 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 101 | |
| 13 | Design and Applied Arts. | 97 | |
| 14 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 70 | |
| 15 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 68 | |
| 16 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 67 | |
| 17 | Graphic Communications. | 52 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 50 | |
| 19 | Biology, General. | 46 | |
| 20 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 45 |
Showing top 20 of 64 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at DePaul University?
DePaul University has an acceptance rate of 76% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for DePaul University?
Admitted students at DePaul University typically score between 1140 and 1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does DePaul University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at DePaul University is approximately $30,902 per year.
What is the graduation rate at DePaul University?
4-year graduation rate data for DePaul University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
