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DePauw University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1200-1410. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 28-32. DePauw University admitted 57% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1200-1410
ACT middle 50%
28-32
Acceptance rate
57%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,905

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for DePauw University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1410 or higher to sit in the top quarter of DePauw University's SAT submitters; 1200 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 81% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at DePauw University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

DePauw University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing600650690
SAT Math600665720
SAT total (estimated)120013151410
ACT composite283132

Math runs higher than Reading and Writing here: the top quarter of submitters starts at 720 in Math but 690 in Reading and Writing.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1340.

Testing policy

Does DePauw University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

DePauw University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on DePauw University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at DePauw University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$59,070
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$22,264
First-year retention rate
89%
Graduation rate within 6 years
75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$70,527

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FAQ

DePauw University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into DePauw University?

DePauw University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1200 and 1410 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1410 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1200 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for DePauw University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 28 to 32, with a median of 31. Scoring 32 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does DePauw University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, DePauw University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on DePauw University's admissions website before you apply.

What is DePauw University's acceptance rate?

DePauw University admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].