Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
313 S Locust St, Greencastle, IN 46135-1772
DePauw University is a private, selective, coeducational, residential, undergraduate liberal arts program. School of Music accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; National Association of Schools of Music; and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
School Overview: | DePauw University | |
| County | Putnam County, IN | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 234 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,336 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,307 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 29 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 5% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% |
| % Black | 7% | 6% |
| % White | 80% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $38,750 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $38,750 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | $40,225 | |
| Percent Admitted | 62% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 530-650 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 550-680 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 530-640 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 24-31 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 24-29 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 24-30 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- DePauw is nationally recognized for exceptional academic programs, distinguished faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities. Depauw University includes College of Liberal Arts, School of Music and Creative & Performing Arts.
- DePauw University was founded in 1837 by the Methodist Church. The original name, Indiana Asbury University, came from the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, Francis Asbury. At its conception the school was to be an ecumenical institution of national stature. In fact, the college was "forever to be conducted on the most liberal principles, accessible to all religious denominations, and designed for the benefit of our citizens in general."
- DePauw today incorporates 36 major buildings on 655 acres, including a 480-acre nature preserve. East College, built in 1877, is listed on the Register of Historic Landmarks. The $38 million expanded Julian Science and Mathematics Building includes state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms and is the home base for our technology initiatives, known as 361°. The $15 million Richard E. Peeler Art Center is an 80,000-square-foot facility that includes a large exhibition space; a 90-seat auditorium; and classroom and studio space for ceramics, pottery, sculpture, painting, drawing, digital video and photography.
- The college offers programs in Biology, Communication Arts and Sciences, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Economics, English Literature, History, Kinesiology, Modern Languages, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
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