DePaul University Employee Directory
Higher EducationIllinois, United States5001-10000 Employees
DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university, based in Chicago and serving more than 20,000 students across roughly 300 degree programs. It operates on campuses in the Loop and Lincoln Park, with small classes taught by experienced faculty who draw on Chicago's corporate, cultural, and community resources. The institution is recognized for integrating service learning into its curriculum and for rigorous programs that emphasize practical, socially engaged education. Founded in 1898, DePaul prioritizes access for students from diverse backgrounds, including first-generation students, which contributes to a diverse student body. It maintains partnerships across Chicago to enhance the educational experience and opportunities for students, and in athletics DePaul competes in Division I as a member of the BIG EAST Conference, with recent plans indicating progress on a Lincoln Park athletic facility to support campus life and student-athletes.