DePaul University
DePaul University is one of the eighty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Chicago.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 22,769 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,542 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,135 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 84%). Every year 71% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.DePaul University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $38,410, and fees were $600. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $38,410 and $600 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students22,769 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate84% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 4 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 16 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - 07/02/2014 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 01/01/1953 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $615/credit | |
In State Students | $615/credit | |
Out of State Students | $615/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $813/credit | |
In State Students | $813/credit | |
Out of State Students | $813/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $27,675 | $27,675 | $27,675 |
ADN | 70 | $43,050 | $43,050 | $43,050 |
BSN | 125 | $76,875 | $76,875 | $76,875 |
FNP | 50 | $40,650 | $40,650 | $40,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of DePaul University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 29% | $4,194 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $3,479 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $4,340 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 94% | $18,027 |
Federal Student Loans | 58% | $5,263 |
Private Loans | 6% | $18,237 |
$32,927
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$25,782 |
$30,001 to $48,000$27,246 |
$48,001 to $75,000$28,646 |
$75,001 to $110,000$31,104 |
Over $110,000$35,376 |
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Student Population
14,816
Undergrads
7,953
Graduates
12,042
Women
10,727
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
50% |
Hispanic |
16% |
Black/African American |
9% |
Asian |
9% |
Non-resident alien |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.