DePaul University

DePaul University, founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), is a private Catholic research university located in Chicago, Illinois. It is the largest Catholic university in the United States by enrollment. The university emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity, particularly for first-generation and underrepresented students. DePaul is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines. ​ 

The university's mission is to provide a rigorous academic environment that fosters a sense of community and prepares students for success in a global society. DePaul is committed to nurturing diversity and intentionally incorporating multiple viewpoints into academic and student life, ensuring that students receive a learning experience that reflects and prepares them for the world. ​ 

DePaul's Driehaus College of Business is renowned for its entrepreneurship programs, ranked #10 among undergraduate programs and #20 among graduate programs in the U.S. by The Princeton Review in 2024. Additionally, Poets&Quants ranked the college's MBA program among the world's top 30 MBA programs for entrepreneurs in 2024. The college is also among the top 50 MBA alma maters of C-suite executives at Fortune 1000 companies.