DePaul University
Former names | St. Vincent's College (1898–1907) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi (Latin) |
Motto in English | I will show you the way of wisdom. |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | 1898 |
| Founder | Congregation of the Mission |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Vincentian) |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $1.08 billion (2024) |
| President | Robert L. Manuel |
Academic staff | 862 full-time 930 part-time annually (Fall 2021) |
| Students | 21,348 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 14,374 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 6,974 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , , U.S. 41°55′26″N 87°39′22″W / 41.924°N 87.656°W |
| Campus | Urban Main Lincoln Park Campus 36 acres (150,000 m2) Satellite Loop Campus (Downtown Chicago) |
| Academic term | Quarter |
| Colors | Royal blue Scarlet |
| Nickname | Blue Demons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I Big East Conference |
| Mascot | DIBS (Demon In a Blue Suit) |
| Website | depaul |
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.
DePaul's two campuses are located in Lincoln Park and the Loop. DePaul is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". 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. The student body represents a wide array of religious, ethnic, and geographic backgrounds, including over 118 foreign countries.
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.