DePauw University

Not to be confused with DePaul University.

DePauw University
Latin: Universitatis Depavensis[1]
Former name
Indiana Asbury College (1837–1884)
MottoLatin: Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium
Motto in English
The college is the splendor and light of the common good[2]
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1837; 187 years ago (1837)
Religious affiliation
Methodist Episcopal Church (historical)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$730 million (2022)
PresidentLori S. White
Academic staff
254
Undergraduates1,754 (2022)
Location
Greencastle
,
Indiana
,
U.S.

39°38′27″N 86°51′47″W / 39.64083°N 86.86306°W / 39.64083; -86.86306
CampusSmall town, 655 acres (265 ha)
Colors   Black & gold[5]
NicknameTigers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – NCAC[6]
MascotTyler the Tiger[7]
Websitedepauw.edu

DePauw University (/dəˈpɔː/ də-PAW) is a private liberal arts college in Greencastle, Indiana. It was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury College and changed its name to DePauw University in 1884. The college has a Methodist heritage and was founded to be an ecumenical institution of national stature, "conducted on the most liberal principles, accessible to all religious denominations and designed for the benefit of our citizens in general".[8]

In 2022, DePauw had an enrollment of 1754 students from 39 states and 39 countries.[9] Its residential campus is located 45 miles west of Indianapolis and is spread across 175 acres and 36 buildings, with an additional 520-acre DePauw Nature Park.

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  2. ^ "Undocumented and DACA Student Resources - DePauw University". Archived from the original on April 26, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
  3. ^ NAICU Member Director Archived November 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Members of CIC". Archived from the original on July 1, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  5. ^ "Brochure" (PDF). www.depauw.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 23, 2015. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  6. ^ "NCAA Member Schools Sorted By State: All Divisions". NCAA. Archived from the original on January 10, 2006. Retrieved January 24, 2006.
  7. ^ "DePauw's Tyler the Tiger performs at the Indianapolis Ice". Tiger Pep Band at DePauw University. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007. Retrieved March 10, 2007.
  8. ^ "History & Traditions". DePauw University. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "Current Enrollment". DePauw University. Retrieved April 25, 2023.