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DePauw University
313 South Locust Street
Greencastle, IN 46135

Official telephone: (765) 658-4800
Toll-free telephone: (800) 447-2495
Fax number: (765) 658-4177

Website: www.depauw.edu

Screen last updated on: January 2009

Student ProfileTOP

Total undergraduates:

2,398

Full-time undergraduates:

2,362

Part-time undergraduates:

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

54%

First-year student breakdown:


7.1%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.3%	Asian or Pacific Islander
3.0%	Hispanic
79.1%	White (non-Hispanic)
4.5%	total international (nonresident aliens)
3.8%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


5.8%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.6%	Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%	Hispanic
83.3%	White (non-Hispanic)
2.4%	total international (nonresident aliens)
2.3%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Campus EnvironmentTOP

Campus size:

655 acres

City or town school is located in:

Greencastle, IN

Population of city/town:

9,615

Nearest major city:

Indianapolis

Distance of nearest major city:

45 miles

Population of nearest major city:

781,000

Online campus map:

www.depauw.edu/special/
facilities

Living on CampusTOP

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (38%)
sorority housing (19%)
fraternity housing (21%)
single-student apartments (22%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

100%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

99%

Percent of students who live off campus:

Students required to live on campus:

All unmarried students under age 23 must live on campus unless living with family.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

63%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

Study FacilitiesTOP

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

yes

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Performing arts and science libraries. Visual resource center.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Art center, center for the performing arts, museum of art, nature park, center for management and entrepreneurship.

Assistance ServicesTOP

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center

Counseling services:

minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, Services and accommodations are provided on an individual basis

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

partially

Social ActivitiesTOP

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of fraternities that have chapter houses:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

76%

Number of social sororities on campus:

Number of sororities that have chapter houses:

Percent of women who join sororities:

65%

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station

School newspaper(s):

The DePauw

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

111

Campus-based religious organizations:

Catholic Students Association, Worldwide Discipleship Association, DePauw Christian Fellowship, Hillel, JC Christian Fellowship, Young Life, Exalt, the DePauw Gospel Choir, Hindu Student Association, Rede, Pagan Student Association, Muslim Student Associa

Minority student organizations:

Association of African-American Students, Association of Students Interested in Asia, Committee for Latino Concerns, International Student Association

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

A Midwestern Review Magazine, College Democrats, College Libertarians, College Republicans, Colleges Against Cancer, College Mentors for Kids, D3TV - DePauw Student Television, Dance Marathon, Debate Society, DePauw Cappella, DePauw Progressive Network, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, DePauw University Competitive Knowledge Squad, Entrepreneurs Association, Environmental Club, Equestrian Club, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Fencing Club, Fifth Element Hiphop culture organization, German Club, Habitat for Humanity, Independent Council, Amnesty International, Investment Club, Kinesiology Club, Ladies Aligning for Cross Cultural Excellence, Little 5 Bicycle Race Steering Committee, Men Against Rape, Men of Excellence in Cross Cultural Alliance, The Mirage Yearbook, Music Educators National Conference, Philosophy Club, Physics Club, Bike Club, Pre-Law Society, DePauw Poms, Resident Student Association, Rock Climbing Club, Society of Biologists, Student Organized Drinking Alternatives, Tiger Pep Band, Timmy Foundation International Medical Service Trips, Ultimate Frisbee, Union Board, Black and Gold Student Alumni Association, United DePauw, Voices for Invisible Children, World's Association of Musicians, Instrumentalists and Dancers, WGRE - Student Radio, Women Against Rape, X-Cell Stepping and Dancing organization, Young Economists Society, The Cauldron alternative student newspaper, Cheerleading, Chemistry Club, Circle K

AthleticsTOP

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Page Cotton,
Athletic Director

Director of women's athletics:

Mary Bretscher,
Associate Director of Athletics

Athletic department's mailing address:

Athletic Department
DePauw University
600 S. College, Lilly Center
Greencastle, IN 46135

School colors:

old gold and black

School mascot:

Tiger

Athletic conference memberships:

Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's football	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's swimming	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's field hockey	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's softball	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's swimming	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyball	no	NCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

29%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

50%

Athletic facilities:

basketball, volleyball fitness center; football, track and field (indoor/outdoor) stadium; baseball, tennis (indoor/outdoor), soccer, softball fields, and tennis courts

Intramural/Recreational sports:

badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball and walleyball.

Club sports for men:

cheerleading, crew, cycling, rugby, tae kwon do.

Club sports for women:

cheerleading, crew, cycling, rugby, tae kwon do

Getting AwayTOP

Public transportation serves campus:

Nearest international airport:

Indianapolis (35 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Terre Haute, IN (30 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Crawfordsville, IN (28 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Cloverdale, IN (8 miles)

Paying the BillsTOP

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

17%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

After GraduationTOP

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

23% immediately

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Duke University, Georgetown University, Indiana University--Bloomington, Purdue University--West Lafayette, Temple University, University of Arkansas, University of California--Berkeley, University of Dayton, University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign, University of Iowa, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Notre Dame, University of Tennessee, University of Texas--Austin, University of Virginia, Washington University in St. Louis

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

90% within six months of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Accenture, Habitat for Humanity, Microsoft, National City Bank, Eli Lilly and Company, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Emmis Communications, Proctor and Gamble, Starcom, Arvin Meritor, Goldman Sachs, Harris Nesbitt, Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, The Peace Corps, IBM, Key Bank, Teach for America, Rockwell Automation, Simon Property Group, General BioTechnology

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Steve Sanger, CEO, General Mills
Barbara Kingsolver, Author
Vernon Jordan, Attorney

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