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'''DePaul University''' is a private, [[Roman Catholic]] university located in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], United States. Founded by the [[Vincentians]] in 1898, it is the largest Catholic university in the United States by enrollment.
| name = DePaul University
| image = DePaul University logo.svg
| image_size = 200px
| motto = ''Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi'' (Latin)
| mottoeng = "I will show you the way of wisdom"
| established = 1898
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| religious_affiliation = [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] ([[Vincentian]])
| endowment = $900 million (2021)
| president = Robert L. Manuel
| provost = Salma Ghanem
| students = 22,064 (2021)
| undergrad = 14,145 (2021)
| postgrad = 7,919 (2021)
| city = [[Chicago]]
| state = [[Illinois]]
| country = [[United States]]
| campus = Urban
| colors = [[Royal blue]] and [[Scarlet (color)|scarlet]]
| nickname = [[DePaul Blue Demons|Blue Demons]]
| mascot = [[DIBS (mascot)|DIBS]]
| affiliations = [[NAICU]], [[AJCU]], [[CIC]], [[ACCU]]
| website = {{URL|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 ==
== 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, Chicago|Lincoln Park]] neighborhood of Chicago. In 1907, the institution was renamed DePaul University.
DePaul University was founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (C.M.), also known as the [[Vincentians]], a Roman Catholic religious order. The university was named after [[Saint Vincent de Paul]], the 17th-century French priest who dedicated his life to serving the poor.
 
== 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 [[The Theatre School at DePaul University|Theatre School]].
* '''Loop Campus''': Situated in the [[Chicago Loop|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 ==
== Academics ==
DePaul University offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs across its ten colleges and schools:
DePaul University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across its ten colleges and schools. These include the [[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences]], the [[College of Science and Health]], the [[Driehaus College of Business]], and the [[College of Computing and Digital Media]].


=== Colleges and Schools ===
* [[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences]]
* [[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences]]
* [[College of Science and Health]]
* [[College of Science and Health]]
* [[Driehaus College of Business]]
* [[Driehaus College of Business]]
* [[College of Computing and Digital Media]]
* [[College of Computing and Digital Media]]
* [[College of Communication]]
* [[College of Education]]
* [[College of Law]]
* [[College of Law]]
* [[School of Music]]
* [[School of Music]]
* [[The Theatre School at DePaul University|The Theatre School]]
* [[The Theatre School]]
* [[School of Continuing and Professional Studies]]
* [[School for New Learning]]
* [[College of Education]]
* [[College of Communication]]
 
== Campus ==
DePaul University has two main campuses in the Chicago area: the [[Lincoln Park Campus]] and the [[Loop Campus]]. The Lincoln Park Campus is home to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Health, and the School of Music, among others. The Loop Campus is located in downtown Chicago and houses the College of Law, the School of Public Service, and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.


== Student Life ==
== 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]].
DePaul University offers 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 [[Blue Demons]], compete in the [[NCAA Division I]] and are members of the [[Big East Conference]].


== Notable Alumni ==
== Notable Alumni ==
DePaul University has a diverse and accomplished group of alumni, including:
DePaul University has a diverse and accomplished group of alumni, including:
* [[Richard M. Daley]], former Mayor of Chicago
* [[Gillian Anderson]], actress
* [[Gillian Anderson]], actress
* [[Judy Greer]], actress
* [[Joe Mantegna]], actor
* [[Joe Mantegna]], actor
* [[George Perle]], composer
* [[Richard M. Daley]], former Mayor of Chicago
* [[Judy Greer]], actress
* [[Ray Manzarek]], musician and co-founder of [[The Doors]]


== Related Pages ==
== See Also ==
* [[Vincentian]]
* [[List of DePaul University people]]
* [[Catholic Church]]
* [[Vincentian Family]]
* [[Chicago]]
* [[Higher education in the United States]]
* [[Private university]]
== External Links ==
* [[Big East Conference]]
* [http://www.depaul.edu Official website]
 
* [https://www.depaulbluedemons.com DePaul Blue Demons Athletics]
== Categories ==
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[[Category:Universities and colleges in Chicago]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Chicago]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1898]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1898]]
[[Category:Catholic universities and colleges in Illinois]]
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[[Category:Private universities and colleges in Illinois]]
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== DePaul University gallery ==
<gallery>
File:DePaul U Seal.svg|DePaul U Seal
File:Depaul U Logo.svg|Depaul U Logo
File:St. Vincent's Church, 1875.jpg|St. Vincent's Church, 1875
File:DePaul University 1911.jpg|DePaul University 1911
File:Dpu bktball.jpg|DePaul Basketball
File:DePaul University's baseball team (1908).jpg|DePaul University's baseball team (1908)
File:RichardsonLibraryDePaul.jpg|Richardson Library DePaul
File:StudentCenterDePaul.jpg|Student Center DePaul
File:Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business (DePaul University, Chicago).jpg|Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business (DePaul University, Chicago)
</gallery>

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DePaul University is a private, Roman Catholic university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, it is the largest Catholic university in the United States by enrollment.

History[edit]

DePaul University was founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (C.M.), also known as the Vincentians, a Roman Catholic religious order. The university was named after Saint Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest who dedicated his life to serving the poor.

Academics[edit]

DePaul University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across its ten colleges and schools. These include the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Health, the Driehaus College of Business, and the College of Computing and Digital Media.

Colleges and Schools[edit]

Campus[edit]

DePaul University has two main campuses in the Chicago area: the Lincoln Park Campus and the Loop Campus. The Lincoln Park Campus is home to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Health, and the School of Music, among others. The Loop Campus is located in downtown Chicago and houses the College of Law, the School of Public Service, and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Student Life[edit]

DePaul University offers 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 Blue Demons, compete in the NCAA Division I and are members of the Big East Conference.

Notable Alumni[edit]

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

See Also[edit]

External Links[edit]

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DePaul University gallery[edit]

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