DePaul University
Reviews

Safety First

There is no reason why you should not feel safe at DePaul. Security is taken seriously and there are emergency areas everywhere. DePaul is in a great location and safety is definitely their priority.

Diversity Among Us

There is a lot of diversity at DePaul since it is in the heart of the city. There is an eclectic mix of people which makes going there fun. DePaul has some of the happiest students!

Great Facilities at Depaul

Most classes for my major (Secondary Education: History) were in the 3 connected buildings, SAC, Levan and O'Connell. The new Art and Letters Hall is an amazing and beautiful new academic building on the Lincoln Park Campus. The surrounding Lincoln Park Community Area is great. The Student Center is great, the new McGowan South building is awesome, also. The dorms are also very big. The Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center is great too. The new Art Museum is amazing. Both the Theatre and Music Schools will have new buildings soon.

You Better Expect a Walk

Whether trekking to a party or a bar, you better expect a walk. Not a long one, but heels for girls might hurt after a while. Wednesday and Thursday nights are spent at the bars and Friday and Saturday are for house parties. The parties take you to very interesting apartments with cool back patios and views of downtown, and the bar scene in Lincoln Park is great. Nightlife at DePaul is so much fun.

The Big City of Chicago

Chicago is great, there's always something to do. And when you attend DePaul University you're not just stuck on campus, you have the whole city in your hands (with your U-Pass that takes you anywhere). You will need to travel in at least pairs because Chicago can be dangerous at times but the fun you will have here is definitely worth it.

The Chicago Transit Authority

The great thing about college is that we receive a U-pass for the whole semester to ride public transportation. A 80 dollar fee is charged for unlimited rides.

The Richardson Library

I love the library. With four floors full of documents and books I can find so much research for my essays. Each floor also has many tables, chairs, and cubicles for studying and getting work done. I seriously like the feel of the place n general.

Different for Campuses

In the downtown Loop area, the rates for parking are the same as those for parking in any other city's downtown area; expensive. On the other campus, there is street parking and better lots.

Diversity

My experience as an adult student in classes with adult students has only been positive. Also the University seems to make a great effort to educate the population on this topic.

Crap

its horrible....the same food every single day..you get tired of it, but the pepperoni pizza is pretty good, prob the best I've ever tasted in my life, but guys the food here sucks..its depressing

and I'm staying over here at DePaul during winter break, and the only place where we can use our meal plan is the brownstones in the student center, and the only thing i've been eating for the past 2 weeks for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is tuscan villa....its a breakfast place and i eat that for lunch and dinner..thats how depressing it is.

The food at the Ray is healthy and tasty, but its rarely open, when it is, thats the best place to eat.

Hot, Hot , and Hotter

Girls in depaul are hot!! you just have to know how to play the game! and they're very friendly! but don't creep the girls out when you join the depaul class of 2016 group on Facebook or anything, cuz they know your name when you come on campus, so be careful about that.

Awesome Facilities

The facilities at DePaul are great. I like the Loop campus library better than the Lincoln Park campus library but both are still great. The Ray Meyer Fitness Center is a three-story athletic center with an elevated track above the third floor. It has plenty of exercise equipment so there is always a machine available.

Greek Life

Greek life is great there are many options for sororities and fraternities. most have great causes and help many organizations

Public Safety

The dorms are manned 24/7 by a desk receptionist who makes sure that only residents and their guests get into the building. DePaul is located in Chicago, so that adds another dimension to 'campus life.' Public safety has cameras all around campus and do a great job of patrolling campus during the day and at night.

When there is a crime on or in the vicinity of campus, Public Safety issues neon colored notices on buildings with the details of the crime and a description of the offender.

Campus Life

It is ok, but I think could be better my having the students more involved with campus life.

Depaul Uniqueness

DePaul is amazing. Their business program is ranked very high and it's extremely challenging. The school location is unique compared to other colleges. It is a city school. You have access to so many different things and easy transportation. Internships with top companies are fairly accessible considering that they are very close to campus. It's easy to hold a job throughout school. Campus life is fun!

Good Academics

I love the school academic quality. My classes have been challenging and interesting at the same time. This is a great school for business majors.

Not Many

There are only about four different types of scholarships awarded by the school - all of which are very difficult to obtain.

Diversity

Depaul has one of the biggest ranges of races in a school I have seen. You generally will be able to see a different type of person with each turn. It is nice to have this big melting pot because you really get to experience college by opening your horizon and learning about all types of people

Parking at Depaul...

Parking on DePaul's city campuses is tough. It depends what time of the day you are parking at of course, but you will usually find a parking spot within a half hour. You don't need a car at DePaul though. DePaul students are given CTA (Public Transportation) passes with their tuition so they are able to roam around the city freely!

To Be My Major at Depaul Is Amazing.

The International Studies program at Depaul University is challenging and extremelly interesting. The worload is heavy but the hard work pays off. I have not had much experience with the job opportunities in the program as of now because I am a 2nd year student.

Cost

It is $160 per year for unlimited rides on the bus and train

Partying

most people just get dressed up and go out to bars or to parties every weekend. girls walk around in the middle of winter without coats or pants on because they think they look hot, when in reality, they look like a dumbass.

Always Something to Do

The Social life is great. Students are very friendly and are willing to make friends. No matter if you are a girl or a guy, both gender is very friendly.

Experience at Depaul

So far my experience at DePaul has been great! I love the classroom sizes and professors. The dorms are big and clean. The cafe has great food at decent prices. The campus is located close to the city and there are always interesting events going on that are free for students.I would chose this school again because its location is perfect and the education is well balanced.