DePauw University - Academics

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You can’t make it through DePauw without having a professor who went to or taught at Harvard, Yale, or Princeton, or who has written a book that now sits on the shelf at Barnes & Noble. DePauw’s professors love what they do and want to be here. Really, why else would extremely intelligent adults move to “middle-of-nowhere, Indiana” unless they truly loved to teach? They’re smart, and they want their students to rise to their highest potential. They make their pupils work hard. So, be prepared to hold your own.

DePauw’s class sizes are small, and a majority of them are discussion-based. You are expected to do your work, prepare for class, and attend class. If you don’t, the professor will know. Most of your professors will know your names, where you’re from, and where you live on campus. Dinner parties with professors and students are a regular occurrence at DePauw, which adds to the personal relationship in and outside of the classroom. Some professors have been known to call their students and wake them up for eight o’clock classes so they don’t oversleep and miss the class. Granted, not all professors will get that personal with you, but a lot will. It keeps you on your toes, and it keeps you learning. It pays to get to know your professors. Stay and chat with them after class. They want you to succeed in life, and they will do anything to help you along the way. You can learn a lot from them besides just classroom knowledge. They have quite a bit to offer.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I have had amazing professors at... I have had amazing professors at DePauw. Every professor I have had has been completely open and helpful. If I ever need help, I have no qualms about visiting with professors. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The professors are very good about... The professors are very good about helping students outside of class; the small class size also helps because they actually know who you are! 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The faculty and staff at DePauw... The faculty and staff at DePauw are amazing. Almost all are willing to spend hours outside of the classroom to help students and also participate in campus activities. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The professors are great! They are... The professors are great! They are very conducive to individual needs and they truly try to ensure that each student excels in the classroom. I really enjoy going to a school where the teacher knows not only your name, but also who you are—it makes class an enjoyable experience. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers at DePauw are awesome... The teachers at DePauw are awesome in that they encourage students to come to them as a resource. The door is always open, and many professors invite students to their homes and develop a mentor-like relationship with their students. 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

Standard & Poor’s ranks DePauw University #8 among 800 liberal arts colleges as a source of top business executives.

DePauw requires students to fulfill group requirements to have the opportunity for study in multiple fields—a well-rounded liberal arts education.

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