Man, I gotta tell you about this whole DePaul age thing I’ve been digging into. It’s been a real trip, let me explain.
So, first off, I wanted to know what the average age was at DePaul, you know? Just to get a feel for the place. I started poking around the university’s website, but it wasn’t super clear right off the bat.
Then I hit up some forums and student groups online. That’s where I started seeing some real numbers. Turns out, there’s a pretty big mix of ages there. I mean, you’ve got your fresh-out-of-high-school kids, but also a good chunk of older students, folks in their mid-twenties and even thirties. Some were saying they had classmates who were like 40 or 50!
- I found one statistic that said around 45% of students are minorities or people of color. That’s awesome, really shows the diversity.
- Then there was another one saying that 49% of the freshman class are students of color. Almost half!
I dug a little deeper, trying to figure out why there was such a wide age range. Turns out, DePaul has a bunch of programs for non-traditional students. They offer part-time options, evening classes, and stuff like that, which makes it easier for people who are working or have families to go back to school. They even have this Office of Multicultural Student Success (OMSS), which seems pretty focused on supporting students from all walks of life.
I also read that DePaul is known for being pretty open and welcoming to the queer community. That’s a big plus in my book. They’ve got a history of supporting LGBTQ+ students and faculty, which is cool.
What really blew my mind was this thing called the “Chicago Quarter” program. It’s a seminar for first-year students that introduces them to the city and the university’s mission. From what I gathered, it’s all about getting involved in the community and making a difference. They even partner with local organizations to give students real-world experience.
So, yeah, after all this digging, I realized that the age thing at DePaul is just one part of a much bigger picture. It’s a place where people from all different backgrounds and stages of life come together to learn and grow. And honestly, that’s pretty inspiring.
There is also a big white percentage of students, almost 46%, and 19% of them are Hispanic or Latino.
I learned that the acceptance rate is 70%, which is pretty high, right? So, it looks like my chances are good.
Anyway, that’s my deep dive into the DePaul age situation. Hope you found it somewhat interesting!
