DePaul College Prep is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Chicago, United States. Founded in 2014. Annual tuition ranges from $21,150 to $21,150 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
DePaul College Prep offers financial aid and several internal and external scholarship opportunities. Financial aid applications for the 2026-27 school year opened October 1, 2025 and closed December 31, 2025.
Key facts
About
DePaul College Prep is a private, coeducational day school located in Chicago, Illinois. Authorized as an IB World School since June 2015, the school offers the IB Diploma Programme to its students. The school is led by Head of School Megan Stanton-Anderson and provides instruction in English.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IB World School offering both Full Diploma and Individual Course Pathway; 16 AP courses from 9th grade; dual enrollment and dual credit with DePaul University from 11th grade; STEAM & Arts program with ten science labs, four maker spaces, organic garden and greenhouse; 17-acre campus with Black Box Theater and 1,500-seat outdoor stadium; Vincentian Catholic identity and service tradition; 80-minute block schedule supporting personalized instruction.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grades 9-12 | USD 21,150 |
Original currency: USD 21,150.
Admissions Process
- 1Attend Open House or virtual campus tour. 2. Register for and sit the on-campus Entrance Exam (held December 6, 2025 for Class of 2030). 3. Submit online application (opens December 6, closes December 19 for regular applicants). 4. Provide supporting documents: birth certificate, 6th–8th grade report cards, most recent standardized test scores, discipline report, and IEP/504 plan or private evaluation if applicable. 5. Await admission notification.
Admissions Details
School Day
80-minute block schedule
Student Life
Uniforms are required and must be purchased from Tommy Hilfiger. Lands' End pieces are grandfathered for current students, but new students must buy Tommy Hilfiger items. Official outerwear must be DePaul Prep apparel (Tommy Hilfiger, Spirit Shop, or team athletic shop). A school ID badge must be worn visibly at all times.
Food services are provided by Quest Food Services. Students can add funds to MyMealTime lunch accounts online and use their DePaul Prep ID badge to purchase items in the cafeteria. Parker Kokowicz is the Food Service Director and can address dietary needs; nutrition information is available online.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is integrated into the counseling program. School counselors address emotional regulation, self-management, and personal/social needs, and connect students to outside supports. The team includes a school social worker. Supports include a 24-hour crisis helpline and the DePaul Prep hotline for emergencies, plus access to neuropsychological evaluations and local therapy providers.
A Safety Reporting Form allows any member of the school community to report safety concerns including harassment or bullying, with a school official following up on all reports. In emergencies, call 911.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Catholic (Vincentian)