DePauw is a liberal arts college. Whatever you choose to study, you’ll learn to think, speak and write in ways that set you apart. We offer 53 majors, 63 minors, five honor scholar and fellows programs and three degree programs in the School of Music. Add internships, study abroad and month-long winter term and May term courses on or off-campus.
You can even create your own major. Combine courses, work with faculty advisers, map your curriculum and bring your studies to life through a variety of classroom and practical opportunities. Major of your choice + focused courses + experiential opportunities = your success.
*Majors only ^Minors only +Interdisciplinary Bold = New area of study fall 2023
Accounting and Finance for Decision Making^
Actuarial Science*
Africana Studies Anthropology Art History Asian Studies Astronomy^ Biochemistry Biology Business Administration^ Business Analytics* Cellular and Molecular Biology* Chemistry Chinese^ Chinese Studies Classical Archaeology^ Classical Civilization Communication* Computer Science Data Science^ Earth Science Economics Education Studies English (Literature) English (Writing) Entrepreneurship^ Environmental Biology* Environmental
Geoscience Ethics in Society^ Film and Media Studies
Finance* Geography^ Geology German German Studies Global French Studies Global Health*+ Greek Hispanic Studies History Independent Interdisciplinary* International Business^ Italian Cultural Studies Japanese^ Japanese Studies Jazz Studies^ Kinesiology Latin Latin American and Caribbean Studies^ Mathematics Media Studies^ Museum Studies^ Music Music/School of Music Musical Theatre^
Neuroscience Peace and Conflict Studies Philosophy Physics Political Science Pre-engineering* Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Interpersonal Communication^ Romance Languages* Sociology Statistics^ Studio Art
CAREER PATHWAYS IN Archaeology
Entrepreneurship
Graphic Design International Affairs Journalism Law Medicine and Health Sustainability
You’re about to embark on one of the most exciting journeys of your life, one where you’ll explore your interests, your world, yourself. That journey will reveal what makes you special – the qualities that we at DePauw refer to as Gold Within. Curiosity. Intellect. Character. Passion. Leadership. Discover them at DePauw, where our gold standard education means vast opportunities and extraordinary possibilities.
Theatre Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies World Literature^+ AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
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THE HEART OF DEPAUW DePauw will deepen its commitment to the liberal arts and sciences, strengthening research and scholarship around them and centering them in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
n All students invited to attend DePauw will take courses in an enhanced liberal arts and sciences general education curriculum during their first two years, regardless of their eventual major.
n Students will be accepted to DePauw University – not individual schools – and will have ample time to explore many courses and before declaring a major at the end of their second year.
n For decades, our graduates have told us that DePauw’s comprehensive general education ignited their curiosity and transformed their lives; alumni attribute their professional success to an education that stresses breadth, problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, communication and teamwork.
n The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will continue to prepare graduates to pursue a multitude of careers and to address the most critical problems of our times.
n DePauw is positioned through its studyabroad program, ranked No. 3 nationally, to encourage immersive learning in global contexts to benefit students in any major.
DePauw will extend liberal arts and sciences methods and philosophy to business education and establish a new School of Business and Leadership to build on our historic success preparing ethical leaders the world needs in a range of disciplines and for business and nonprofit organizations.
n The SBL will leverage 60 years of DePauw’s steadily growing reputation in business, from the launch of its economics major in the 1950s through the formation of the Management Fellows Program in the 1980s to today.
n DePauw will be the only top 50-ranked national liberal arts university in the Midwest with a business school, and one of only four in the nation. Because most students go to college within 250 miles of home, this distinction is significant for Midwestern students.
n Students will combine economics, finance, business analytics, actuarial science, international business, leadership and entrepreneurship with classical studies.
n The SBL will house the Sanger Leadership Initiative and Management Fellows Program.
n For students interested in business who want a small, residential university, DePauw will be THE choice.
DePauw will create a new school with that encourages new disciplinary connections and develops career tracks in the creative and performing arts.
n The Creative School will center creativity and innovation for students interested in careers in arts, design, creative writing, theatre, film and media arts and who want to combine creative pursuits with other programs to blaze their own trails.
n Increasingly, the creative arts are the access points to culture for students from every part of the world, aligning the new school with DePauw’s mission to attract, retain and serve a diverse student population.
n The new school will offer a variety of cocurricular opportunities in innovative design spaces and labs.
n By tapping opportunities in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Business and Leadership, students will be able to craft new career paths and exciting collaboration opportunities, such as merging arts with business, entrepreneurship, health sciences, data analytics and sports marketing.
n Music programs will be housed in the School’s Division of Music.
+ Dream of being an entrepreneur or testing your business savvy? The MANAGEMENT FELLOWS program has a 39-year track record of success.
+ Aim to work in multimedia, journalism, production or publishing? Apply to the MEDIA FELLOWS Program.
+ Long to explore connections among fields and have the intellectual courage to delve into difficult and unfamiliar topics? The HONOR SCHOLAR Program is for you, no matter your major.
+ Wish to change the world by confronting the complex, interdisciplinary environmental challenges of today? ENVIRONMENTAL FELLOWS is your community.
+ Want to conduct hands-on research? Apply to the Science Research Fellows Program or connect with The Asher Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity; you even may propose your own research project.
Study abroad locations
Australia Costa Rica Ecuador El Salvador England France Ireland
Italy Japan The Netherlands Peru South Africa Spain
DePauw’s highly social atmosphere is derived from the energy students bring to athletics, arts and more than 120 student-run organizations. Whether you get involved in service work, play intramural sports, write for The DePauw or host a radio show, you’ll find a campus built for engagement. Your peers will support you. You’ll analyze situations, solve problems and develop friendships that will last well beyond your time at DePauw.
Studying off-campus provides abundant educational and life-changing benefits that go far beyond coursework. Offcampus programs provide the chance to enhance academic experiences through engagement in independent study, service and personal development opportunities. You will learn more about cultures, languages and common practices as you meet and interact with people in a new setting.
Intellectual life at DePauw hones your ability to think clearly, communicate effectively and synthesize information in a compelling way. Social life enables you to build a network of friends and gain valuable leadership experience. DePauw students succeed through a combination of a superb education, polished social skills and a powerful alumni network.
GRADUATES:
• Boston University
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Georgetown University
• Harvard University • Indiana University • Johns Hopkins University • Northwestern University • Purdue University
• Stanford University
• Thunderbird, the Garvin School of International Management
• Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College
• Tufts University
• University of Michigan
• Vanderbilt University
• Washington University in St. Louis
• Yale University
• Apple, Inc.
• Bing (Microsoft)
• Eli Lilly and Co.
• Citigroup Inc.
• Cummins
• Deloitte
• Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
• H&R Block
• National Public Radio
• Teach For America
• Technology Services Group LLC
• Toyota Motor Corp.
• United Nations
• Walt Disney Co.
• Wayfair Inc.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• World Health Organization
In recent years, about:
• 1/3 of international student graduates secure professional jobs in the United States in their academic field, some of which result in H-1B sponsorship.
• 1/3 of international students move directly into master’s or doctoral degree programs.
• 1/3 of international students return to work in their home countries.
DePauw graduates have won Truman and Goldwater scholarships and fellowships from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
• Taha Babar' 22, Pakistan: Software Engineer, Apple, New York
• Raj Kumar '22 , Pakistan: Management consultant, Ernst & Young, Dallas
• Kristina Mikhailova '22, Russia: Researcher, Eli Lilly, Indianapolis
• Nika Rebec'22, Slovenia: Researcher, XREF, Austin
• Syed Muhammad Mustafa'21, Pakistan Software Engineer, Hayden Ai Technologies INC, San Francisco
• Masaya Sasaki' 21, Japan Software Engineer, Sator.io Corporation, New York
• Son Tung Le'20, Vietnam Software Engineer, Salesforce, San Francisco
• Bijay Ranabhat '20 Nepal Cloud Support Engineer, Amazon, Seattle
• Linfeng Wan'20, China Software Engineer, United Software Corporation, Austin
• Muhammad Daniyal Saqib'20, Pakistan Software Engineer, Microsoft, Seattle
• NingXiaoxi Chang ’13, China: research and development, BMW Group, Beijing, China.
• Mira Yaseen ’12, Jordan: marketing and social media, U.S. Embassy, Amman, Jordan.
• Aishwarya Subbaraman ’12, India: associate, portfolio management, Standard Chartered Bank, New York.
• Phuong Nguyen ’12, Vietnam: program manager, Google, San Francisco.
• Shreeya Neupane ’12, Nepal: program associate, Transnational NGO, Syracuse, New York.
• Ha Hoang ’12, Vietnam: chairwoman, Primatek, Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Jordan Stefanov ’12, Bulgaria: associate, PriceWaterhouseCooper, London, England.
• Projjol Banerjea ’06, India: founder and CPO, Zeotap, a global leader in telecom data on-boarding. Zeotap has offices in New York, Berlin, Bangalore and Milan.
• Nisreen Z. El-Shamaleyeh ’04, Jordan: senior international media manager, Office of the Queen Rania, Amman, Jordan.
• Tao Zhang ’97, founder, Dianping, China, a marketing platform for restaurants and other businesses.
• Zoltan Varga ’96, Croatia: executive managing director and head of Asian investing, Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC, Hong Kong.
• Shibani Bathija ’90, India: Bollywood screenwriter, currently with Dharma Productions; also worked in screenwriting and creative development at Fox, Viacom and Sony, Mumbai, India.
Through a highly selective process, we offer admission to students for whom a DePauw education will lead to lifelong success. An application to DePauw must include:
1. Application for admission and scholarships. There is no application fee when applying to DePauw University.
2. DePauw practices test-optional admission, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as a part of the application process.
3. An official high school transcript from your current secondary school.
4. Two teacher evaluations. Invite two teachers to submit recommendations on your behalf.
5. An official score report from the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is required if English is not your first language. Minimum TOEFL requirements: 85 iBT. Minimum IELTS requirement: 6.5. Minimum Duolingo requirement: 110%. Proof of English proficiency can be waived for students who have spent their entire secondary school education at an English medium school.
6. The DePauw Certification of Finances Form . All international applicants are required to fill out this online form.
7. Bank Statement that shows that your family is able to contribute toward the cost of your education.
I am a rising junior from Hanoi, Vietnam. For me, what I love most about DePauw is all the opportunities provided to students to gain valuable leadership skills. For instance, I am the upcoming Speaking and Listening Center consultant, an international liaison for the Office of Admission and a Coquillette peer consultant for the Hubbard Center. Additionally, I am a management fellow and proud member of Alpha Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Outside of class and work, I am an avid dancer and I love meeting new people.”
NAME: My Le “Millie”
HOME COUNTRY: Vietnam MAJOR/MINOR: Economics and psychology
Your application for admission is also an application for scholarships. If you qualify for any scholarships that require additional applications, we will notify you.
• FINANCIAL AID – DePauw is committed to making its exceptional education affordable for all admitted students. DePauw requires the DePauw Certification of Finances from all international applicants, which is free to submit. Check the following link to access a list of all the scholarships and financial aid opportunities available at DePauw: www.depauw.edu/admission/tuition-and-aid/types-of-aid.
“I am a rising senior from India. What I love most at DePauw is all the opportunities to meet new people and participate in a wide array of programs and organizations. Outside the classroom, I am a member of the men’s golf team. I am a management fellow. I am an active member of Delta Upsilon fraternity at DePauw. My other positions include vice president of diversity and inclusion for Interfraternity Council and member of the Interfaith Council.
I am also a member of the consulting and finance club here at DePauw. I am a big movie buff and a bigger superhero geek. Finally, I am passionate about music, books as well as desi (subcontinental) food and sports.”
NAME:
“DePauw challenges you to discover things that you didn’t know about yourself and to keep striving to achieve more.” – Henry, Zimbabwe
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• Fall (September-November): 34-78°F/1-25°C
• Winter (December-February): 18-40°F/-8-4°C
(average snowfall: 4-7 in/10-18 cm)
• Spring (March-May): 32-74°F/0-23°C
• Summer (June-August): 61-86°F/16-30°C
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• Indianapolis: 45 minutes
• Louisville, Ky.: 3 hours
• Chicago, Ill.: 3 hours
• St. Louis, Mo.: 3 hours
• Cincinnati, Ohio: 2 hours
I am a rising junior from Myanmar. What I like most about DePauw is all the experiences I’ve had. The camaraderie I was able to create with my floor mates, the bonds I developed with my soccer teammates and, most important, the international family, which is welcoming and very supportive. As an international ambassador, I hope to become the bridge between international students and domestic students. Outside the classroom, I’m a member of the men’s soccer team (#gotigers), an active member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and a proud member of the J-Board in the chapter. Finally, I have a thing for sing-along music, morning coffee and tropical islands.
NAME: Yutaka Phyo
HOME COUNTRY: Myanmar
MAJOR: Education Studies
Hi all! My name is Shuqi Li. I am a rising junior from China, majoring in economics and minoring in Asian studies. One of the reasons that I love DePauw is its community engagement. In my first year, I participated in several volunteer programs. I was involved in collecting food donations for people in need. Also, I have been involved in a program called “student friend.” This program connects DePauw students with local elementary school students with the goal of providing mentorship and support. Through these experiences, I not only contribute to the local community, but also, I learn more about American culture. Moreover, I am on the board of two clubs, DePauw China Connection and Wamidan. Every semester, we hold various cultural events such as Spring Festival Celebration and Spring Showcase. These are great opportunities for me to improve my leadership skills and collaboration skills. Besides campus life, last summer, I served as a summer English Institute teaching assistant and an international ambassador. The goal of these programs is to help first-year international students adapt to their new DePauw community and to be aware of all the available resources on campus.
NAME: Shuqi Li
HOME COUNTRY: China
MAJOR: Economics
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