DePauw University

Enforced Community

I have mostly enjoyed my experience at DePauw. It's in a small town, so there's not much else to do and that tends to lead to a really good sense of community on campus. However, the Greek system is also really strong as a result of this community, which is a double-edged sword. It's not like we have wars between the frats/sororities, but people tend to socialize largely with their organizations, although that environment seems to be relaxing quite a bit. I am both wary and optimistic for next semester.

Pretty Smooth

If you go to DPU make sure you fill out FAFSA AND the DPU financial aid form. They both have to be turned in in order for you to be considered for financial aid, and if you're reapplying and you don't turn in the DPU form, they'll drop $5,000 from your aid package.

DPU gives out tons of scholarship money. I got about 70% of my full cost paid by combining my music and academic scholarships. Yes, you can stack your scholarships here.

Haha...Sports...

The athletics at DPU aren't exactly top notch. In fact, they're not even a notch below that. The campus gets really pumped for sporting events and there's a whole lot of Tiger Pride to rally the teams...but the teams themselves don't have much going for them. Mostly sporting events are viewed as a time to party hard before, during, and after the event.