DePauw University (DPU)

Imagine a community of curious, compassionate people who lead by example and seek connection across differences — of opinion, of lived experiences, of aspirations. At DePauw University, you will find your people. You'll also find:

• A top-tier national liberal arts college
• 75+ majors, minors, and programs across the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the School of Business & Leadership, and the Creative School
• 100+ student clubs and organizations
• 23 NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams
• 23 Greek-letter organizations
• 84% of students complete an internship
• 90% of students study abroad
• 90% of students supported by scholarship and financial aid

Students are sure to find their people when they:

• Join one of our more than 100 student clubs and organizations — from Robotics and Rock Climbing to Theatre and Ultimate Frisbee
• Compete on one of our 23 Division III varsity athletic teams
• Forge lifelong friendships in one of 23 Greek letter organizations
• Serve the community, locally and across the country and globe

At first glance, it seems as though DePauw's student body primarily consists of individuals from "well-off" families "from the Indianapolis or Chicago area." However, though the "core group [may be] midwestern white students," many undergrads insist that you'll find "divers[ity] in a lot of ways-in terms of ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation/identity, thoughts, political viewpoints, country of origin/nationality, etc." This individual concurs noting that "each of my classes has...students from all over the world." Just as critical, DePauw undergrads say that their classmates are "open-minded individuals who are eager to learn about the world around them." Another student further explains, "My peers are often unafraid to stand up for what they believe to be right, and actively work to better the DePauw community." Ultimately, when it comes down to it, "The university has a very social student base that acts as a very tight-knit community."

Undergrads at DePauw are "very committed to their academics" and it's common for people to "spend much of the week studying." Nevertheless, there's plenty to enjoy when they want to take a break from their books. To begin with, DePauw maintains a fairly robust fraternity and sorority system. "Many students join Greek life at some point and are involved in [their] philanthropy, academic and social activities including partying. Even those not in the Greek system are likely to attend the Greek parties." Additionally, athletics are "very popular" as well and you'll often see "students [at] football games... during the fall semester, especially when they play our rival team during the Monon Bell game." Of course, the university itself also "hosts many fun events to bring students together, such as food truck Fridays." And there are numerous organizations and clubs to join ranging from the student newspaper and TV station to the future medical professionals club and sustainability leadership program. When wanting to get off outside for a bit, "many students go to the Nature Park (a DePauw owned nature preserve). It is very popular in the spring and fall and many students enjoy hiking, reading, or working on homework [there]."

And if you're venturing off campus, undergrads note that "Greencastle['s] downtown has grown tremendously these past few years, and there are many cute restaurants and bars to visit." Students also like to "go to dinner with friends and go see a movie or go bowling, which are free in the town if you are a student."

DePauw students “are very focused on getting their degrees and [landing] really good jobs.” Considering that Depauw''s grads report at median starting salary of $52,300, (according to PayScale.com), we'd say they're achieving their goals. This is no doubt due to DePauw's “amazing” resources to help students find internships, jobs, etc. To begin with, undergrads love to highlight the “alumni database [which is teeming with] successful people.” Additionally, students can scour TigerTracks, an internal site that allows undergrads to search for jobs and internships listed specifically for DePauw students. The Hubbard Center for Student Engagement also offers some really unique programs beyond the traditional resume workshops and mock interviews. For example, collaborating with Indiana University's Kelly School of Business, DePauw offers the Liberal Arts Management Program, which teaches how businesses are created and how they function. The insight gleaned from programs like this is enormous.