About DePauw
DePauw Prepares Students for Meaningful Lives
Welcome to DePauw University, a top-ranked residential liberal arts college in Greencastle, Indiana, known for small classes, immersive learning and a long tradition of leadership and service. Here, you’ll benefit from a gold-standard liberal arts and sciences education, close faculty mentorship and powerful alumni connections. A DePauw education is an investment in a future of meaning and means.
DePauw at a Glance
• Location: Greencastle, Indiana (45 minutes from Indianapolis)
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10:1, ensuring personalized mentorship
• Academic Excellence: A residential liberal arts college featuring world-class faculty and specialized Centers of Distinction
• Global Perspective: More than 92 percent of students participate in study abroad, internships or off-campus winter term projects
• Proven Outcomes: DePauw graduates are leaders in business, media, science and the arts, supported by one of the most loyal alumni networks in the nation.
What Makes the DePauw Experience Unique?
At DePauw, we believe relationships are the catalyst for growth. Your professors are mentors who collaborate with you in seminars and research and develop a sincere interest in your professional development. Students are encouraged to explore, taking courses from any area of study and enhancing knowledge through one of six fellows and associate programs. They also benefit from off-campus study, internships and service opportunities at home and abroad.
A DePauw education is centered on the liberal arts and sciences, and organized in an innovative three-school framework featuring the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Creative School and the School of Business and Leadership. The three schools are supported by specialized centers that include the McDermond Center for Management and Entrepreneurship and the Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media, where classroom practice bridges to real-world application.
Recognized Excellence
A Transformative Education. DePauw is proud to be featured in Colleges That Change Lives, a select group of schools recognized for their ability to transform the lives of students by prioritizing the undergraduate experience. Additionally, education expert Jeffrey Selingo has named DePauw to his "Dream School" list, highlighting our institution as a "hidden gem" that delivers exceptional value and long-term alumni success.
As a teacher and adviser, I love what I do––and can only hope that this love speaks for itself.
Andrea Sununu Professor of English
About DePauw, Frequently Asked Questions
DePauw University is known for its rigorous liberal arts education, strong study abroad participation and leadership preparation. DePauw is recognized for high graduate success, including top seven percent national rankings for long-term earnings, a 92 percent placement rate in employment within six months of graduation and particularly strong acceptance rates to graduate programs.
DePauw is located in Greencastle, Indiana, a welcoming and safe community that provides a focused residential environment while remaining less than an hour from the professional and cultural opportunities of Indianapolis.
As a DePauw student, you have access to high-impact experiences, including internships, professional shadowing and leadership roles within campus organizations and programs.
DePauw maintains a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring that you receive personalized attention and mentorship from faculty who are invested in your success.
Winter term is a distinctive four-week immersive learning experience in January where you can pursue independent research, internships, study abroad or service projects—giving you the freedom to explore your passions beyond the traditional classroom.