DePaul University

Not to be confused with DePauw University.

DePaul University
Former names
St. Vincent's College (1898–1907)
MottoViam sapientiae monstrabo tibi (Latin)
Motto in English
I will show you the way of wisdom.
TypePrivate research university
Established1898; 126 years ago (1898)
FounderCongregation of the Mission
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Vincentian)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$907.6 million (2023)[1]
PresidentRobert L. Manuel
Academic staff
862 full-time
930 part-time annually (Fall 2021)[2]
Students21,348 (fall 2023)[3]
Undergraduates14,374 (fall 2023)[3]
Postgraduates6,974 (fall 2023)[3]
Location
Chicago
,
Illinois
,
U.S.

41°55′26″N 87°39′22″W / 41.924°N 87.656°W / 41.924; -87.656
CampusUrban
Main
Lincoln Park Campus
36 acres (150,000 m2)
Satellite
Loop Campus
(Downtown Chicago)
Academic termQuarter
Colors  Royal blue
  Scarlet[4]
NicknameBlue Demons
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I
Big East Conference
MascotDIBS (Demon In a Blue Suit)
Websitedepaul.edu

DePaul University is a private Catholic research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th-century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul. In 1998, it became the largest Catholic university in terms of enrollment in North America. Following in the footsteps of its founders, DePaul places special emphasis on recruiting first-generation students and others from disadvantaged backgrounds.[5][6]

DePaul's two campuses are located in Lincoln Park and the Loop. DePaul is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[7] The university enrolls around 14,500 undergraduates and about 7,900 graduate/law students. In 2017, about 90% of DePaul's students commuted or lived off campus.[8] The student body represents a wide array of religious, ethnic, and geographic backgrounds, including over 60 foreign countries.[9]

DePaul's intercollegiate athletic teams, known as the DePaul Blue Demons, compete in the Big East Conference. DePaul's men's basketball team has made 18 NCAA tournament appearances and appeared in two Final Fours. DePaul's softball team in 2019 had their third consecutive Big East Tournament title and 21st NCAA Tournament appearance in program history under head coach Tracie Adix-Zins.[10]

  1. ^ "Financial Affairs Help & Support". DePaul University Office of Admissions.
  2. ^ Pickett, Cindy, ed. (2022). "Annual Report of Faculty Diversity: Race and Gender Indicators 2022". DePaul.edu. DePaul University, Faculty Council. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "About DePaul University". DePaul University. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "Guidelines" (PDF). offices.depaul.edu. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Men of Color Initiative". DePaul Office of Multicultural Student Success. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  6. ^ Malone, Tara (May 19, 2010). "Banking on Education". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  7. ^ "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  8. ^ "Commuter Services". DePaul University Division of Affairs. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  9. ^ "Enrollment Facts". Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
  10. ^ DePaul University. "Softball". DePaul Blue Demon. Retrieved October 27, 2020.