Campus & Student Life at DePauw University

Home to about 1,752 undergraduates in 2020, DePauw is a small, private university located in Greencastle, Indiana. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, DePauw offers a “study abroad” program.

DePauw Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit DePauw Disability Services.

DePauw for the Military

While not a "service academy", DePauw does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our DePauw for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at DePauw University

DePauw offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at DePauw University

DePauw has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,752 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,719 (98.1%). Part-time attendance was 33 (1.9%).

DePauw University is Ranked #285 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, DePauw receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank DePauw #285 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at DePauw by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the DePauw Diversity Guide.

DePauw University Competes in the NCAA

DePauw has a total of 560 student athletes, 321 men and 239 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to DePauw University Athletics