DePauw University Acceptance Rate
Greencastle, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,197
- Admitted
- 3,891
- Yield
- 12.9%
- 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, DePauw University's acceptance rate has fallen from 56.6% in 2014–15 to 54.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,304 to 7,197 (+36%) over that period.
Its 54.1% rate makes DePauw University more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 90%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (60.5% for women vs 48% for men, a 12.5-point gap). DePauw University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 12.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,304 | 3,002 | 56.6% | 514 |
| 2015–16 | 5,182 | 3,356 | 64.8% | 596 |
| 2016–17 | 4,848 | 3,167 | 65.3% | 559 |
| 2017–18 | 5,173 | 3,479 | 67.3% | 595 |
| 2018–19 | 5,476 | 3,428 | 62.6% | 564 |
| 2019–20 | 4,935 | 3,176 | 64.4% | 423 |
| 2020–21 | 5,481 | 3,754 | 68.5% | 382 |
| 2021–22 | 5,695 | 3,683 | 64.7% | 500 |
| 2022–23 | 5,708 | 3,756 | 65.8% | 535 |
| 2023–24 | 7,197 | 3,891 | 54.1% | 500 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,476 | 2,104 | 60.5% |
| Men | 3,721 | 1,787 | 48% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–680 | 52% |
| SAT Math | 570–750 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 6% |
How DePauw 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 DePauw University's acceptance rate?
DePauw University's acceptance rate is 54.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,891 admitted of 7,197 applicants).
Is DePauw University test optional?
DePauw University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to DePauw University?
DePauw University received 7,197 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,891.
What SAT score do you need for DePauw University?
Admitted students at DePauw University typically scored 570–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is DePauw University getting harder to get into?
DePauw University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.6% in 2014–15 to 54.1% 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: www.depauw.edu/.