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DePaul College Prep

United States, Chicago

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $21,150
Ages 14 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, French, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual
Stages High School
Introduction

DePaul College Prep is a Catholic, co‑educational, college‑prep high school in Chicago sponsored by the Vincentians and connected to DePaul University. It serves students aged 14 to 18 and offers an IB World School program with two paths: the Full Diploma and an Individual Course Pathway. IB courses span Groups 1–6 and the Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS); students may earn college credit through IB even if they do not pursue the Diploma. Beginning in 9th grade, the school offers sixteen Advanced Placement courses, and from 11th grade provides summer dual‑credit and dual‑enrollment opportunities with DePaul University. The STEAM & Arts program blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, with ten science labs, four maker spaces, an organic garden and greenhouse, plus robotics, film and music production, and design projects. The 17‑acre campus includes the Mary A. Dempsey Academic Center, a Black Box Theater, a 1,500‑seat outdoor stadium, and planned Indoor Athletic Complex. An 80‑minute block schedule and Vincentian service initiatives support robust post‑secondary planning and student growth.

www.depaulprep.org

3333 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States

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The Essentials

DePaul College Prep has instruction in English.

Location
Mailing Address: 3333 N. Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60618. Main Entrance & Parking: 3300 N. Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618. Located in Chicago, Illinois.

Stages
Grades 9-12 (high school).

Type
Catholic, co-ed, college-prep high school.

Additional learning support
Learning specialists provide curricular support for diagnosed learning differences; targeted strategy support in reading comprehension, written expression, math, and executive functioning. Instructional support is provided inside and outside the classroom. Learning specialists manage classroom and testing accommodations and communicate with teachers, parents, and outside professionals. They help students develop independence through self-awareness, proactivity, perseverance, goal setting, support networks, and emotional coping strategies.

Country affiliation
United States

Religious affiliation
Catholic (Vincentian Catholic Identity).
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at DePaul College Prep ranges from USD 21,150 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- There is no separate application fee listed. A non-refundable Registration Fee of USD 550 is charged for all students and is billed through the school's tuition management system.

Tuition by school year (amounts shown per academic year and per installment option)

- 2026/2027 (All students)
- Tuition (annual): USD 20,600.
- Registration Fee (non-refundable): USD 550.
- Total at initial billing (tuition + registration): USD 21,150.
- Payment-plan breakdowns (based on the full total before any scholarships, discounts, or credits):
- Annual (pay in full): USD 21,150 due on the single due date. A 2% discount on tuition is applied if the tuition portion is paid in full by the annual due date.
- Semi-annual (2 payments): two equal installments of USD 10,575 (1st installment due July; 2nd installment due December).
- Quarterly (4 payments): four equal installments of USD 5,287.50 (due July, October, January, April).
- Monthly (10 payments): ten equal installments of USD 2,115 (July through April).

- 2025/2026 (All students)
- Tuition (annual): USD 19,825.
- Registration Fee (non-refundable): USD 550.
- Total at initial billing (tuition + registration): USD 20,375.
- Payment-plan breakdowns (based on the full total before any scholarships, discounts, or credits):
- Annual (pay in full): USD 20,375 due on the single due date. A 2% discount on tuition applies if the tuition portion is paid in full by the annual due date.
- Semi-annual (2 payments): two equal installments of USD 10,187.50 (1st installment due July; 2nd installment due December).
- Quarterly (4 payments): four equal installments of USD 5,093.75 (due July, October, January, April).
- Monthly (10 payments): ten equal installments of USD 2,037.50 (July through April).

- Note on calculations: the installment amounts above divide the total annual charge (tuition plus the one-time registration fee) evenly according to the selected plan. Actual installment amounts shown on a family's FACTS account will reflect net tuition after any scholarships, sibling discounts, or other credits, and will include any FACTS enrollment fee where applicable.

Additional, course‑specific and one‑time fees

- Graduation fee (seniors): USD 275 (one-time).
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme fee (Juniors and Seniors in the IB Diploma Programme): USD 1,800 payable over the two years of the program.
- International Baccalaureate individual course fee (for students taking individual IB courses): USD 220 per course.
- One-time, non-refundable school-issued iPad fee for the indicated cohort (Class of 2030): USD 800 (the fee may be payable through the regular payment plans).
- Sibling discount: USD 500 per sibling (applied as a credit).
- Families should budget additionally for books, one‑to‑one technology costs (where applicable), uniforms, meals, school parking (if used), transportation, AP/IB exam fees, summer school, retreats, and other incidental charges. Many of these incidental charges are billed through the school's incidental billing system.
- Uniforms: official uniform pieces are required to be purchased from the school's approved vendor (Tommy Hilfiger / Global Schoolwear partner code). Uniforms are ordered through the vendor; uniform prices are set by that vendor.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition collection and billing cycle: payment plans begin in July and run through April for the academic year. The school finalizes tuition payment plan terms in the FACTS tuition management system between May 1 and mid‑June. Families must enroll and maintain a valid FACTS account for tuition and incidental billing.
- Specific due dates by plan (examples shown for the 2025–2026 cycle; equivalent monthly/quarterly timing applies in the 2026–2027 cycle with the July–April collection window):
- Annual (pay in full): payment due July 15 (2% tuition discount if paid by this date).
- Semi‑annual: 1st installment in July; 2nd installment in December.
- Quarterly: installments in July, October, January, and April.
- Monthly: ten monthly installments from July through April.
- FACTS enrollment fee: a one‑time per school‑year payment plan fee (assessed by FACTS when the payment plan is finalized) is charged; amounts vary by payment frequency and do not exceed USD 50 currently. Returned payment fee: FACTS automatically assesses a USD 30 returned payment fee when a scheduled payment fails. Families are responsible for keeping their FACTS payment method current.

Payment methods and how payments are processed

- All tuition and fees are billed and collected through the FACTS tuition management system. Families must attach a valid payment method to both the Tuition Payment Plan and the Incidental Billing account in FACTS. FACTS will attempt scheduled withdrawals on the payment dates shown in the plan; banks may show withdrawals as pending before the displayed date. The school and FACTS will provide notice when charges are placed. Credit cards and scheduled electronic withdrawals are used for payments; a payment failure for insufficient funds or an invalid credit card will trigger FACTS returned‑payment procedures and fees.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. DePaul College Prep is a Catholic, co‑educational, college‑preparatory high school serving grades 9–12; the school does not operate a boarding program.

Other incidental or optional charges

- Incidental Billing covers items such as bus fees, AP exam fees, IB program/course fees (when applicable), summer school, retreats (e.g., Kairos), annual registration, and other incidental charges. Families are notified in advance through FACTS before any incidental charge is processed. Parking fees, team or club fees, and meal plans (if used) are typically billed and collected through FACTS or incidental billing.

Refund information

- Monthly payments that have been made are not refunded if a student withdraws or is dismissed during the July–May period. If tuition has been paid in full, semi‑annually, or quarterly, a prorated tuition refund may be issued at the school's discretion. All outstanding balances must be paid in full to complete student transfers.

Important administrative notes relevant to fees and billing

- Financial aid and merit scholarships appear as credits in the FACTS tuition account once awards are verified. Outside scholarships and grammar school awards must be submitted to the school for verification so the award can be credited to the FACTS account.
- Incidental charges will never be processed in a family's FACTS account without prior email notice. Disputes about charges are handled through the school's Tuition and Financial Aid office.

If you require the exact installment amounts displayed on a family account, or need amounts after applying a specific scholarship, sibling discount, or the 2% full‑pay tuition discount, those figures will be calculated and shown in the family's FACTS account when the plan is finalized.
Academics

DePaul College Prep teaches Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP) for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The school is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Diploma Programme with two enrollment paths: the Full Diploma Programme and an Individual Course Pathway. IB course offerings cover Group 1 to Group 6 and the IB Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS). Students enroll in two-year IB courses as sophomores and may earn college credit whether or not they complete the IB Diploma. In addition to IB, the school offers sixteen Advanced Placement courses beginning in 9th grade (starting in 2024-2025) and summer dual credit and dual enrollment courses at DePaul University beginning in 11th grade. The STEAM-focused program uses interdisciplinary learning with state-of-the-art technology, ten science labs, four maker spaces, an organic garden, and a greenhouse, including robotics, visual and fine arts, film production, computer programming, engineering, and design. The school maintains an 80-minute block schedule to support personalized instruction and includes a robust post-secondary planning program through a DePaul University partnership for dual enrollment and college-credit opportunities.

Student Teacher Ratio
14 to 1

Exam Results
77% of IB Full Diploma Programme graduates earned the IB Diploma in 2025.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates enroll at a broad range of colleges and universities, including DePaul University, Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon University, Boston College, Bucknell University, Butler University, Denison University, Drake University, Elmhurst University, Elon University, and more.

Gifted and Talented
Advanced learners have access to AP and IB coursework, plus Dual Enrollment at DePaul University. The E.D.G.E. Program, delivered through Superior Chicago Tutoring, offers tutoring and academic coaching for eligible students.
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Admissions

Admissions
The school invites prospective students and families to learn about the student experience, contact the admissions team, apply to DePaul Prep, and explore financial aid and related information. The admissions process seeks to understand each student's strengths, weaknesses, talents, interests, and values to determine fit within the DePaul Prep community. Fall 2025 admissions and recruitment details include the on-campus Entrance Exam held December 6, 2025; eighth graders who register for the Entrance Exam and test in person receive first preference for admission to the Class of 2030; students who test at another Catholic high school will not be notified of admission unless scores are officially sent to DePaul Prep; students who test at DePaul Prep receive preference for consideration. For the application and supporting materials, submit the last three years of grades/report cards (6th–8th), most recent standardized test scores, the discipline report, birth certificate, and the online application. The Class of 2030 Admissions Application opens December 6 at 8:00 AM and closes December 19 for regular applicants. Required documents include birth certificate; 8th-grade, 7th-grade, and 6th-grade report cards; most recent standardized test scores; discipline report; the most updated IEP/504 plan (if applicable); private evaluation (if available); and a completed Diversity Learning Needs template if applicable. Shadow Days include 8th-grade shadow days for the 25-26 school year which have concluded; 7th-grade shadow day registration is now open. Virtual campus tours are available to sign up, and a Prospective Student Info Card provides ongoing information. Open Houses were held in Fall 2025 (Open House

1 on October 9, 2025; Open House 2 on November 2, 2025). The admissions application is open, and the admissions team can be reached at 773-539-3600 for information.

Scholarships
DePaul College Prep offers financial aid and several internal and external scholarship opportunities. Financial aid applications for the 26-27 school year opened October 1, 2025 and closed December 31, 2025.
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