DePaul University Acceptance Rate
Chicago, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 32,176
- Admitted
- 23,660
- Yield
- 12.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, DePaul University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.9% in 2014–15 to 73.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 19,533 to 32,176 (+65%) over that period.
Its 73.5% rate makes DePaul University more selective than about 55% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (75.6% for women vs 70.5% for men, a 5.1-point gap). DePaul University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 19,533 | 13,649 | 69.9% | 2,544 |
| 2015–16 | 19,628 | 14,129 | 72% | 2,519 |
| 2016–17 | 22,502 | 15,695 | 69.7% | 2,459 |
| 2017–18 | 21,613 | 15,506 | 71.7% | 2,542 |
| 2018–19 | 26,169 | 17,673 | 67.5% | 2,575 |
| 2019–20 | 26,895 | 18,348 | 68.2% | 2,627 |
| 2020–21 | 27,869 | 19,575 | 70.2% | 2,774 |
| 2021–22 | 32,075 | 22,274 | 69.4% | 2,838 |
| 2022–23 | 31,785 | 22,302 | 70.2% | 2,968 |
| 2023–24 | 32,176 | 23,660 | 73.5% | 2,943 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 19,352 | 14,622 | 75.6% |
| Men | 12,824 | 9,038 | 70.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–680 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 11% |
How DePaul University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is DePaul University's acceptance rate?
DePaul University's acceptance rate is 73.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (23,660 admitted of 32,176 applicants).
Is DePaul University test optional?
DePaul University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to DePaul University?
DePaul University received 32,176 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 23,660.
What SAT score do you need for DePaul University?
Admitted students at DePaul University typically scored 570–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is DePaul University getting harder to get into?
DePaul University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.9% in 2014–15 to 73.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.depaul.edu/.