About DePaul University
On the request of Archbishop Feehan, DePaul University was founded on June 30, 1898, as St. Vincent's College by members of the Congregation of the Mission, also known as Vincentians. On the 5th of September of that year, courses began in the St. Vincent's Church building. The institution began with only seven faculty members, no president, and perhaps 70 students.
The first president, Rev. Peter V. Byrne, C.M., was appointed on January 2, 1899. On December 24, 1907, St. Vincent's College became DePaul University. St. Vincent de Paul, the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, inspired the name. The university is currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). It also has a number of programmes that have been accredited by a number of notable organisations.
DePaul University Rankings
- US News and World Rankings have ranked it at #125 in the list of Best National Universities in 2020.
- It has been ranked at #56 for Best Undergraduate Teaching.
- It is ranked as 59th Best Value School.
- It has been ranked at #42 in the list of Most Innovative Schools.
- It has been ranked at #27 for Service Learning.
- It has been ranked at #84 in the list of Top Performers on Social Mobility.
Why DePaul University?
- In 2016, it was named the largest Catholic university in the world.
- Excellence in community college transfer pathways has been recognised.
- Forbes named us one of the best value colleges in the US in 2017.
- According to The Princeton Review 2017, it is one of the top 10 graduate institutions to study video game design.
DePaul University Tuition Fees
Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
MBA (2 Courses) |
18 Month - 4 Year |
USD 24960 - USD 38410 |
Engineering (1 Courses) |
2 year |
USD 24663 |
Science (7 Courses) |
4 Week - 4 Year |
USD 38410 |
Arts (1 Courses) |
4 year |
USD 38410 |
Media Films (2 Courses) |
4 Week - 4 Year |
USD 38410 |
Information Technology (IT) (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 4 Year |
USD 24663 - USD 38410 |
Management (5 Courses) |
2 Year - 4 Year |
USD 38410 - USD 49920 |
DePaul University Entry Requirements
Courses |
Exam |
Arts |
IELTS , TOEFL |
Engineering |
IELTS , TOEFL |
Information Technology (IT) |
IELTS , TOEFL |
Management |
IELTS , TOEFL |
MBA |
IELTS , TOEFL |
Media Films |
IELTS , TOEFL |
Science |
IELTS , TOEFL |
SAT |
1460/1560 |
ACT |
33/35 |
GPA |
3.69 |
Applications Accepted :15.4%
Applications Due |
Jan 1, 2021 |
Applicant Competition |
Very High |
Application Fee |
$75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition : $55,816
Fee |
Cost |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Other Fees |
$1,303 |
Room and Board |
$14,972 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$1,400 |
Total One Year Cost |
$74,491 |
Depaul University Cost of Attendance
Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:
Faculty |
Undergraduate Tuition/ Per term (in USD) |
Graduate Tuition/ Per credit hour (in USD) |
College of Education |
13,517 |
655 |
College of Continuing and Professional Studies |
13,527 |
655 |
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences |
13,517 |
715 |
College of Science and Health |
13,517 |
735 |
College of Communication |
13,517 |
760 |
College of Computing and Digital Media |
13,517 |
865 |
School of Music |
13,938 |
865 |
Theatre School |
13,938 |
865 |
Richard H. Driehaus College of Business |
13,517 |
-- |
Kellstadt Graduate Business |
-- |
1080 |
The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below:
Fee type |
Cost |
New Student Orientation |
USD 100 |
Transfer Student Orientation |
USD 75 |
Student Activity |
USD 27 |
Athletic Fee |
USD 25 |
CTA U-Pass (summer) |
USD 86 |
CTA U-Pass (Fall, Winter, Spring) |
USD 105 |
Health Plan |
USD 60 |