DePauw University

Gold Within

At DePauw University, Gold Within is more than a tagline—it is the way students are seen, challenged, and supported every day. On a beautiful and welcoming campus in Greencastle, Indiana, students join an active, inclusive community where professors know their names, peers become lifelong friends, and learning happens in and beyond the classroom. Small classes, collaborative projects and real-world problem solving are paired with internships, research, and study abroad that help students connect ideas to impact.

In DePauw’s innovative three school model, students explore interests, combine disciplines, and prepare for a changing world by learning across the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and Leadership and the Creative School. From the moment they arrive, students dive into inquiry-based learning, combining classroom theory with practical application. Signature programs like the Honor Scholar Program, Management Fellows, and Science Research Fellows place students in research labs, businesses, and internships, bridging academic interests to professional experience. Winter Term courses and the Hubbard Center for Student Engagement fuel an environment where learning is never confined to a single subject or space.

DePauw’s alumni network of more than 35,000 graduates opens doors to opportunities across the country and around the world, giving students access to mentors, internships, and first jobs in every field. Within six months of graduation, 93% of DePauw graduates report a positive outcome, and a DePauw degree ranks among the top performers nationally for lifetime career earnings. At DePauw, students discover what makes them distinct—and leave ready to lead with purpose, confidence, and a strong sense of community.