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AT A GLANCE

2,264 STUDENTS 54%

46%

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42 MAJORS

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MUSIC DEGREE PROGRAMS

19%

MINORITY ENROLLMENT

93% 695

OF STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH A PLAN

TOTAL ACRES, INCLUDING 520ACRE NATURE PARK

23 VARSITY TEAMS

100%

RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS

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GREEK-LETTERED ORGANIZATIONS

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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

CHART YOUR COURSE Combine challenging academics with real-world opportunities that will give you the tools and confidence to live a life of accomplishment and purpose.

The liberal arts experience is something we take to heart at DePauw. Our talented faculty will do more than teach you how to learn; they will teach you how to think.

They will challenge you to explore subjects you’re curious about and open your mind to new possibilities.

You can even create your own major here.

Combine courses, work with a faculty adviser, map your curriculum and bring your studies to life through a variety of classroom and practical opportunities.

Major of your choice + focused courses + experiential opportunities = your success.

TOP 10 MAJORS » Biology » Biochemistry/ Chemistry » Communication » Computer Science » Economics » English Writing » Kinesiology » Music » Political Science » Psychology

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STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO

BE A TIGER By design, there are no two students who have the same experiences during their time at DePauw. That’s because being a Tiger means you can quite literally do whatever you want. DePauw students aren’t just smart, they’re involved, passionate and welcoming. They’re team captains, musicians and philanthropists, but most of all – they’re curious. With hundreds of clubs and organizations, there’s no excuse not to find your passion at DePauw.

Since its founding in 1837, DePauw has created traditions that bring us together. In addition to having the oldest college newspaper in Indiana, The DePauw, one of the oldest Schools of Music in the nation and a national sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) founded at DePauw, each year we look forward to these traditions:

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EAST COLLEGE East College is one of the oldest buildings on campus.

Located at the center of campus, it is a symbol to DePauw students of the University’s tradition of excellence and learning. The bell tower houses a clock, which was donated by citizens of Greencastle, and the East College bell, a gift from the Class of 1879 that originally cost $350. The bell was hand rung on all special college occasions and to celebrate athletic victories. The bell is now controlled electrically.

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MONON BELL The Monon Bell football game is an annual rivalry between DePauw and Wabash where the teams compete for a 300-pound locomotive bell from the Monon Railroad.

This game is one of the oldest rivalries in history, dating back to 1890 when the first game was played. For students and alumni, it’s more than just a game; it’s a tradition.

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THE ARCH This ornamental gateway made of brick and iron, one of the most beautiful monuments of all at DePauw, is located on Locust Street at the western end of Anderson Street opening onto the lawn of East College. The arch was presented in 1910 as a gift from the Class of 1890 at its 20th reunion. This gateway has long served as a major entrance to the campus and familiar symbol of the University.

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LITTLE 5 Held in late April every year, DePauw’s Little 5 bike race has been a campus tradition since the first race in 1956.

Even if you’re not a fan of the race, Little 5 week offers something for you. The steering committee sponsors a variety of special events that include a blood drive, mud volleyball, a car stuff, tomato dodgeball, and the musical/ comedy review, Cyc-Sing.

“TO BE A TIGER IS TO BE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES DEPAUW PROVIDES, WHILE SHOWING A DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED. TO BE HARD WORKING, ENGAGED AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE DEPAUW FAMILY. AND TO BE DEDICATED TOWARD MAKING SURE EVERY DEPAUW STORY IS AS AMAZING AS YOUR OWN.” – KEVIN BUGIELSKI ’16

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PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE LIBERAL ARTS MAKE DEPAUW UNIQUE

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

HONOR SCHOLAR

THE HONOR SCHOLAR AND FELLOWS PROGRAMS In DePauw’s Honor Scholar and four Fellows programs, top-notch faculty and talented students work together to ask the questions that matter and address the challenges of a new generation.

ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWS

HONOR SCHOLARS intensify their liberal arts experience through interdisciplinary seminars and a required thesis.

ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWS approach issues, such as climate change and biodiversity, through multiple disciplines.

MANAGEMENT FELLOWS enhance their academic experience with a guest lecture series and paid internships at major corporations.

MANAGEMENT FELLOWS

MEDIA FELLOWS study journalism and communication mediums from TV, film and radio to print and the Internet.

SCIENCE RESEARCH FELLOWS start solving scientific problems on day one, and they land research internships on campus and around the globe.

MEDIA FELLOWS

SCIENCE RESEARCH FELLOWS

These programs all offer students specific ways to augment their liberal arts education. The Honor Scholar Program offers students a capstone thesis project that represents the rare opportunity (and challenge) of engaging with a group of faculty on a topic of the student’s choosing. The Fellows programs offer semester-long internships or research experiences and frequent opportunities to engage with leading scholars and industry leaders on and off campus. All of these programs serve as an intellectual home for some of the nation’s brightest and most ambitious students.

EXPLORE THE WORLD Studying off-campus provides abundant educational and life-changing benefits that go far beyond your coursework. Off-campus programs provide the chance to enhance your academic experiences through engagement in independent study, service and personal development opportunities. You will learn more about cultures, language and common practices as you meet and interact with people in a new setting.

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GRADUATE WITH AT LEAST ONE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

4th

IN THE COUNTRY FOR PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO STUDY ABROAD

STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE CLASS CREDIT FOR EXTENDED STUDIES AND INTERNSHIPS.

BUILD YOUR RÉSUMÉ The Hubbard Center for Student Engagement brings a fresh perspective to the undergraduate experience through an intense focus on outcomes and postgraduate plans. From securing internships, to planning study abroad trips, to career guidance and preparation, the Hubbard Center is our one-stop shop for personalizing a student’s four-year journey at DePauw. The Hubbard Center staff will guide you through your DePauw experience, matching classroom learning with Extended Studies opportunities. They’ll even help you craft your résumé and hone your elevator pitch through mock interviews.

CREATE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Though we’d like to think that you’ll never want to leave the core of campus (and with so much going on, you actually might not), there are a few things that can make for some fun adventures when you do. And that’s where Greencastle, with its historic courthouse square, and the University’s 520acre nature park can come in handy.

Grab a coffee at the Starbucks on the square. Go cycling on some of the best country roads in the state, perfect for your Little 5 training. Go for a hike or run around an old Indiana limestone quarry or along a streambed on miles of wooded trails. Enjoy events at Music on the Square, a community music space hosted by the DePauw School of Music. Visit Myers Market, a locally owned and student-favorite lunch spot. And, of course, there’s Dairy Castle, a small-town ice cream shop that is the perfect stop for a much-deserved ice cream binge after a long week in class.

Wherever you go, there’s one thing that seems to follow you: the Midwest “nice.” There’s a reason that locals adopt students, indulging them in a homecooked meal every now and then. There’s a reason our community flocks to our School of Music to hear students and award-winning guest artists. And there’s a reason that the city’s strategic plan is, quite literally, about being a great college town.

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NUMBER OF FLURRY FLAVORS AT DAIRY CASTLE

520

ACRES IN DEPAUW NATURE PARK

STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN 120,000 SERVICE HOURS ANNUALLY.

$50

MILLION TOTAL AID AWARDED EACH YEAR

MAKE IT HAPPEN We work hard to make sure you have access to our extraordinary form of education and all that it encompasses. As a DePauw student, you’ll have access to esteemed faculty and a fiercely loyal alumni base who want to see you thrive. Our dedication to planning for your four years and beyond ensure you’ll walk at graduation with the tools you need to succeed.

Providing such an experience is expensive, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be affordable.

Our team is here as a partner for you as you navigate the financial aid process. From academically based merit scholarships to awards for community service and involvement, our scholarship programs exist to make DePauw accessible. Use our net price calculator and estimate financial aid you may be offered at DePauw. But don’t go it alone. As you make plans for the investment in a college degree, staff in our Office of Financial Aid are ready to assist you by answering questions you may have about DePauw specifically, or about the financial aid process more broadly. For an extensive list of scholarship programs, visit depauw.edu/scholarships.

SEE FOR YOURSELF Watch our students interact with one another in the quad. Sit in on a discussion-based class with one of our engaging professors. Stay overnight in a residence hall and get a taste of what it’s really like to be a firstyear student. Meet with a coach and attend a game.

Tour our new 16,000-square-foot fitness facility, the Welch Fitness Center. We love it here, and we’re pretty sure you will, too.

Just like the education you will receive at DePauw, your visit will be customized to meet your interests.

Start your story at depauw.edu/visit.

V I SIT We offer our visitors a chance to tour campus and meet with an admission counselor, but – most importantly – we want your visit to be about you.

Wherever your interests lie, let us build a visit that allows you to explore all that DePauw has to offer.

Go to depauw.edu/visit to plan your personalized visit or register for one of our scheduled events.

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