DePauw University
DePauw University's residential campus is located in Greencastle, Indiana, about 45 miles west of Indianapolis. The campus itself covers 175 acres with an additional 520-acre nature park for outdoor exploration. Students at DePauw experience a liberal arts education with a Methodist heritage. The university aims to be accessible to all religious denominations.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. DePauw University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 16% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $20,874, roughly 63% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $12,267 | $49,068 |
| $30K – $48K | $16,184 | $64,736 |
| $48K – $75K | $17,459 | $69,836 |
| $75K – $110K | $24,646 | $98,584 |
| $110K+ | $33,816 | $135,264 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $57,070 | $228,280 |
Programs at DePauw University
6 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
73
|
$70,026/yr | Very High | 3.7x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
67
|
$63,395/yr | Very High | 3.3x |
| Political Science Compare across schools → |
41
|
$44,224/yr | Very High | 1.7x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
36
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$43,141/yr | High | 1.8x |
| Romance Languages Compare across schools → |
36
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$43,049/yr | Very High | 2.0x |
| Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools → |
21
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$31,640/yr | Very High | 1.6x |