Established by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest, Saint Vincent de Paul, who valued philanthropy. Nowadays DePaul is a member of the Big East Conference.

DePaul offers a challenging learning environment that is respected by employers, community leaders and other universities. Many of graduate and undergraduate programs of study have earned national acclaim, and has received both institutional and specialized accreditation. In addition, more than 93 percent of employers report they are pleased with the caliber of DePaul graduates.

Students synthesize knowledge across multiple courses to solve problems, preparing them to succeed after graduation. DePaul's long-term partnerships throughout Chicago lead to extensive educational and career opportunities for students in the corporate, civic and cultural arenas.

Online Learning
At DePaul University students can earn a nationally recognized, top quality graduate or undergraduate degree without ever setting foot on campus. The university, with many years of experience providing innovative degree programs for working adults, has taken its commitment to a new level with its online degree programs.

Convenient and flexible, online programs let individuals maintain their quality of life while advancing their career.

In addition, online degrees are backed by the resources of a well-established urban university. The university offers the online system of libraries, the career services center and network of nearly 140,000 alumni worldwide. All these connect students and teachers.

Tuition and Financial Aid
DePaul University provides a world-class, affordable education. The university seeks to manage its resources effectively in order to control the costs it charges students for programs and services. Recent tuition increases have been held to between 3 and 5 percent, less than the majority of peer institutions. Moreover, the university offers a full range of financial aid opportunities to ensure access to a diverse population of students.

The Office of Financial Aid helps make college affordable. Financial Aid is offered in the following types: grants, scholarships, loans and work study opportunities. Nearly 70 percent of all students are awarded with financial aid.