of 10:1 and an average class size of 17 students.
=== Admissions ===
DePauw's admissions are considered "more selective" by U.S. News & World Report. As of 2023, the average newly enrolled student had a 3.97 GPA, an SAT score between 1160 and 1420, and an ACT score between 24 and 31. Besides standardized test scores, the university considers an applicant's GPA very important, high school class rank when available, and letters of recommendation important.
=== Reputation and rankings ===
In 2025, DePauw was ranked tied for 50th among liberal arts colleges in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. DePauw is ranked #170 on Forbes magazine's 2024 rankings, which include all colleges and universities in the United States. In 2024, Washington Monthly ranked DePauw 56th among 194 liberal arts colleges in the U.S. based on its contribution to the public good, as measured by social mobility, research, and promoting public service.
=== Institutes and programs ===
Since 2007, the Prindle Institute has served …
