“Founded in 1837, DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. DePauw's mission centers on dev”
Founded in 1837, DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. DePauw's mission centers on developing leaders through an education that combines rigorous academics with real-world experience. The college's Gold Commitment guarantees every graduate either a job, graduate school admission, or a paid internship within six months of commencement—or DePauw funds an additional experience. This bold promise reflects the university's deep investment in career outcomes and its belief that a liberal arts education is the strongest foundation for professional success. DePauw's Methodist heritage continues to inform its emphasis on ethical leadership and community service.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$59,070
/yr
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How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
DePauw offers more than 50 majors, minors, and interdisciplinary programs. The university is nationally recognized for its programs in communication, economics, English, and music. The DePauw School of Music operates as a professional music school within the liberal arts framework, offering performance, music education, and music business degrees alongside the full liberal arts curriculum. The Management Fellows, Media Fellows, Science Research Fellows, and Honor Scholar programs provide cohort-based experiences that pair academic study with professional immersion—Management Fellows, for example, includes a semester-long internship with a major corporation. The Hubbard Center for Student Engagement connects every student with internships, study abroad, and career planning. Approximately 50% of students study abroad through programs spanning 40+ countries.
4 years
Conservatory-style musical training inside a residential liberal arts college. One of the oldest schools of music in the United States, with accomplished faculty and 21st-Century Musician Initiative.
4 years
Econometrics-heavy economics major, DePauw's most popular, feeding into finance, consulting, and graduate study.
4 years
Combines journalism, media studies, and rhetoric, supported by the endowment of Eugene and Nina Pulliam; strong alumni pipeline into media and communications.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $59,070
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
