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DePaul University
#20 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3,473 reviews
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    DePaul University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    74%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    18%
    Average Housing Cost
    $10,428/ year
    Poll
    57%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.152 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.287 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,308/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 294 responses
    • Deli (Custom Sandwiches) and Scramble (breakfast)
      18%
    • Pasta, breakfast, chicken tenders and fries
      15%
    • Pasta, salads, soups, sandwiches
      14%
    • Cheeseburgers, fries and sandwhiches
      13%
    • Coffee Shop Sandwiches (Brownstones)
      9%
    • Fresh sushi provided every day
      8%
    • Pasta and sandwiches.
      7%
    60%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.178 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 155 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      34%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      55%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      8%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      4%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    75%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.208 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 150 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      39%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      47%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      10%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 182 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      28%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      55%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      4%
    • Not very visible.
      8%
    • We have campus police?
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 300 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      33%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      52%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      13%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 86 responses
    • FEST
      43%
    • Vincentian Service Day
      19%
    • DePaul-Marquette Game
      10%
    • New Student Service Day
      10%
    • Polarpalooza
      8%
    • Turtle Tug (Delta Zeta)
      7%
    • Alpha Phi Eat Your Heart Out
      1%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 212 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      5%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      36%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      20%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      20%
    • Parties? What parties?
      18%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 104 responses
    • DePaul FEST
      50%
    • St. Patricks Day/weekend
      20%
    • Halloween
      13%
    • It's always a party
      6%
    • No idea
      4%
    • We don't party
      3%
    • Graduation
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    5%
    Women in Sororities
    12%
    46%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.247 responses
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