DePaul University Reviews

  • 110 Reviews
  • Chicago (IL)
  • Annual Tuition: $42,840
82% of 110 students said this degree improved their career prospects
96% of 110 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Michael Douglas
  • Reviewed: 2/12/2014
  • Degree: Communications
"Pros - The HCI program is the only one of it's kind in the area. Additionally, the fact that there are so many online students from all over the world speaks to the quality of the information being taught. The program is well known by employers and provides a great network of people for future employment opportunities. Cons - DePaul has a good reputation, but is often overshadowed by University of Chicago and Northwestern, also in Chicago. Because it's not very hard to be accepted into the program, you run the risk working on many group projects with people who are not very knowledgeable. Overall though, students are eager and smart."
Jakub Maximilian
  • Reviewed: 2/11/2014
  • Degree: Finance
"The professors are definitely knowledgeable of the topics they are teaching, many with decades of real-world experience. The quality of education is directly comparable to the cost. Financial Aid is not as available as many students would like it to be."
Konstantina Sampras
  • Reviewed: 2/3/2014
  • Degree: Secondary Education
"I love DePaul. It's a whole different community from where I went to undergrad and I love it. The education and resources are top notch and I feel very fortunate to be able to go to school here."
Jose Ledesma
  • Reviewed: 1/13/2014
  • Degree: Law
"This is a great Law School with amazing and extremely smart professors. They are always available for help on class work and career advice. DePaul College of Law has an extremely large and beneficial alumni network that does everything they can to help. This is especially beneficial if you plan to practice law in Chicago. Cons: it is a small campus and there is hardly any diversity."
Cynthia Porras
  • Reviewed: 9/27/2013
  • Degree: Information Technology
"The graduate program is excellent for everyone. Especially for full-time employees it allows flexibility to take courses on campus or online and majority of coursework and grading is done online. Faculty is great allways attentive and willing to help students."
Kyle Penn
  • Reviewed: 9/16/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"I've been very impressed with DePaul, particularly the faculty. I'm focused on HCI, which is an emerging and rapidly growing field in technology and I feel DePaul has done well to keep up with the growth and trends in this field. Really enjoying my education!"
Trisha DeSalvo
  • Reviewed: 8/22/2013
  • Degree: Visual Communications
"I feel like the program's required classes are useful and prepare you for more advanced work. The teachers are AMAZING! They really care and go out of their way to help you. Many of them currently work in the industry and teach, so you really get to know what the industry is like, as well as a great reference. I feel like it is expensive and the area is also very expensive. You need to live north of the school and commute, otherwise you can pay upwards of 1400 per month for a one bedroom, yikes. The area is in a city so there is crime, but I think the campus is very safe compared to the surrounding areas. It is hard work, but not overkill. I think that the teachers understand that you have a life, and really don't overload you too much. Overall, I really enjoy the school!"
Noor Salahuddin
  • Reviewed: 8/16/2013
  • Degree: Communications (Journalism & Media)
"The Masters in Media and Cinema Studies program is a wonderful opportunity for students who are passionate about television, film and/or radio broadcasting, theory, or production. The faculty are experienced and helpful, with great networking advice. It is located in downtown Chicago which makes it more accessible and diverse, as well as urban. There are not many scholarship opportunities for students as DePaul is a private university. The expense is an issue for students like me, who are low-wage employees and must work full-time to pay tuition and fees."
Gunjan Sharma
  • Reviewed: 8/7/2013
  • Degree: Mathematics
"The university offers great program.They should include better teachers and financial aid for international students."
Tammy Najjar
  • Reviewed: 8/5/2013
  • Degree: Finance
"I feel the DePaul Univeristy is uniquely prepared to allow one to be successful within their Graduate Program. The experience and knowledge of the professors provides an exceptional advantage to the students as it provides the ability to learn from experienced professionals who are able to utilize real life examples to teach their students."
Anh Bien
  • Reviewed: 7/25/2013
  • Degree: Information Technology
"Master of Business Information Technology is a really good program since it is a combination of business and computing which allows students to work in both fields after graduation."
Robert Dicke
  • Reviewed: 7/15/2013
  • Degree: Performing Arts
"This is one of the top music schools in Chicago. Especially the jazz studies program. The teachers are excellent and so is the student talent. The only thing that kind of stinks for the grad program is there is only one section for the courses I need per quarter so if you can't come at the time you're kind of screwed, but this has never been a problem for me. Where there's a will there's a way."
Kylie Severson
  • Reviewed: 6/28/2013
  • Degree: Mathematics
"Pros: Very diverse, helpful faculty, great program/university with a great reputation Cons: Faculty aren't always very timely with responses."
Daniel Lennon
  • Reviewed: 5/15/2013
  • Degree: Law
"The school is very generous as far as financial aid and support. The facilities are a little out dated but overall the school is very nice and well kept."
steven Mings
  • Reviewed: 5/6/2013
  • Degree: Computer Science
"Professor communication has been spotty. Financial aid didn't seem to try very hard."
Jhenell Matthews-Allison
  • Reviewed: 5/1/2013
  • Degree: Law
"DePaul is located a great surrounding but it gets very cold. The school is awesome all around!"
Danielle Ellinger
  • Reviewed: 4/29/2013
  • Degree: Nursing
"DePaul is a great school, but not very affordable."
Alyx Korn
  • Reviewed: 4/10/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"I love DePaul's graduate program in school counseling. All of the professors are knowledgeable in the subject area and are respected in the field of School Counseling. They are excellent support systems. The only con I have is how expensive it is to live downtown Chicago!"
Jamela Clark
  • Reviewed: 4/9/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"The pros are you have amazing opportunities to advance your career. The faculty is all about teaching practical information that expands upon pre-existing knowledge, as well as conduits to new information to help direct your career interests beyond what you have initially hoped. There is also an amazing study abroad component laced throughout the school of public service that offers a comparative aspect to your education that I don't thank many graduate programs offer. The cons are: some of the professors are sometimes difficult to get in touch with, or maybe blase when it comes to their feed back on your work so you really have to hound some of them at times in order to get the best bang for your buck. Overall it is a wonderful program and I feel very blessed to have been accepted into the School of Public Service at DePaul."
Courtney Hart
  • Reviewed: 3/2/2013
  • Degree: Journalism
"The faculty here are so passionate about the field and helping students succeed. You have many opportunities here to help you reach your goals!"