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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: DU, DePaul
Private Nonprofit school in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Founded by the Vincentians in 1898 and named after Saint Vincent de Paul, DePaul University is the largest Catholic university in the U.S., enrolling over 22,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and law programs on its Lincoln Park and Loop campuses. Classified as an R2: Doctoral University with high research activity, DePaul offers more than 300 programs through 10 colleges, including the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and the College of Law. The institution emphasizes community engagement, global study opportunities, and a diverse student body representing over 115 countries. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, DePaul’s faculty prioritize teaching and experiential learning.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
DePaul University maintains a test-optional admissions policy for SAT and ACT scores since 2012; applicants may choose to submit scores for scholarship consideration or to complement their applications, but scores are not required for admission. All incoming first-year students who apply without test scores are asked to submit them after matriculation to complete institutional reporting, but these scores do not affect admission decisions.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
City Colleges of Chicago is the public community college system of Chicago, Illinois, offering open admission and using SAT/ACT scores solely for placement rather than for acceptance decisions .
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the graduate business school of the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, requiring GMAT or GRE scores for MBA admission and not considering SAT or ACT scores .
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Columbia College Chicago is a private nonprofit college in Chicago, Illinois, that does not accept SAT or ACT scores for admissions.
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
The Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) is a private nonprofit optometry college in Chicago, Illinois, and the oldest continually operating institution devoted solely to the teaching of optometrists.
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is a private nonprofit R2 research university in Chicago, Illinois, offering optional SAT/ACT submission for undergraduate admission.
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (formerly John Marshall Law School) is the public law school of the University of Illinois Chicago, requiring LSAT scores for admission and not considering SAT or ACT scores.
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