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DePaul University

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Motto	Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi (Latin)
Motto in English	"I will show you the way of wisdom"
Type	Private
Established	1898
Religious affiliation	Catholic (Vincentian)
Endowment	$900 million (2021)
President	Robert L. Manuel
Provost	Salma Ghanem
Students	22,064 (2021)
Undergraduates	14,145 (2021)
Postgraduates	7,919 (2021)
Location	Chicago , Illinois , United States
Campus	Urban
Colors	Royal blue and scarlet
Nickname	Blue Demons
Affiliations	NAICU, AJCU, CIC, ACCU
Mascot	DIBS
Website	www.depaul.edu

DePaul University is a private university located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1898 by the Vincentians, it is the largest Catholic university in the United States by enrollment. The university is named after Saint Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest who dedicated his life to serving the poor.

History

DePaul University was established by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) in 1898. The university was originally named St. Vincent's College and was located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. In 1907, the institution was renamed DePaul University.

Campuses

DePaul University has two main campuses in Chicago:

• Lincoln Park Campus: Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, this campus houses the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Health, the School of Music, and the Theatre School.
• Loop Campus: Situated in the Loop area of downtown Chicago, this campus is home to the Driehaus College of Business, the College of Computing and Digital Media, the College of Communication, and the College of Law.

Academics

DePaul University offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs across its ten colleges and schools:

• College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
• College of Science and Health
• Driehaus College of Business
• College of Computing and Digital Media
• College of Communication
• College of Law
• School of Music
• The Theatre School
• School of Continuing and Professional Studies
• College of Education

Student Life

DePaul University has a vibrant student life with over 350 student organizations, including academic clubs, cultural groups, and service organizations. The university's athletic teams, known as the DePaul Blue Demons, compete in the Big East Conference.

Notable Alumni

DePaul University has a diverse and accomplished group of alumni, including:

• Richard M. Daley, former Mayor of Chicago
• Gillian Anderson, actress
• Joe Mantegna, actor
• George Perle, composer
• Judy Greer, actress

Related Pages

• Vincentian
• Catholic Church
• Chicago
• Private university
• Big East Conference