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DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
  • Outcomes
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DePaul University is a private college in Chicago, Illinois and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Online Colleges: Midwest and Best Colleges for Military and Veterans award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 9 online degree options and 1,602 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $32,151 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $726. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Private

Website: www.depaul.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
1,249 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:12,885
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,713
  • Pell Grant students:4,471
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:1,602
  • Part-time students
    9%
  • Students over 25 years old
    12%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$726
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$32,151
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(2)
  • English Language and Literature/Letters(1)
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
  • Psychology(1)

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  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(3)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:19%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:46%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
224 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business
Psychology
Science & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
Yes
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Communication and Media Online Degree Completion Program

Students who want to pursue the communication and media major from DePaul University must have a minimum of 30 semester hours of transfer credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students can complete this degree entirely online.

Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
Yes
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Business Administration (BA in Professional Studies)

Students who are looking to advance in their career and increase their general business knowledge can pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies with a major in Business Administration. Students in this major can use their prior work experience, paired with what they’re learning to create real-world solutions to common workplace problems. This program can be completed entirely online.

Psychology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
Yes
Transfer Credits?
Yes

BA in Psychology – Online Degree Program

The BA in Psychology can be completed online. Students must transfer in credit to start this degree. The psychology program offers two concentrations: Standard Psychology and Human Development.

Science & Technology
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
Yes
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Science & Technology Program Overview

Students interested in pursing science and technology degrees must have prior credit to transfer in. These degrees are offered entirely online.

Degree Options Include

BS in CS Online Degree Completion for Transfer Students
BS in IT Online Degree Completion for Transfer Students

Contact DePaul University

Contact Admissions

Ross Beacraft

rbeacraf@depaul.edu

773-325-7444

Main Campus

1 E. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60604

312-362-8000

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