First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | December 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: depauw.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 47 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 35 |
| Computer Science | 33 |
| Psychology | 28 |
| Biochemistry | 20 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 14 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 12 |
| Creative Writing | 10 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| History | 8 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 6 |
| Music | 6 |
| Music Performance | 6 |
| Actuarial Science | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Molecular Biology | 4 |
| Pre-Engineering | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Environmental Biology | 1 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
65% of men in fraternities · 57% of women in sororities · 61% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), indymetrocru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Greencastle, IN
37,804 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Indianapolis International (IND)
Nearest hub airport
Indianapolis International (IND)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.0 of 20
Elevation
860 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
17°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
22.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
14 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$910 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology27 mi
- Wabash College28 mi
- Indiana State University31 mi
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College33 mi
- Marian University37 mi
- Indiana University-Bloomington37 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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