From the Common App 2026–27 grid
Nov 15, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
6 days left
Feb 1, 2027
Regular Decision
Non-binding
84 days left
Application
Common Application, Blue Demon Domain (DePaul applicant portal)
Testing
Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays
2 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee
No application fee
Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.
Music Performance - Bachelor of Music
Music School applicant; prescreen for some instruments; live audition registration due January 15
Separate admission
Jazz Studies - Bachelor of Music
Prescreen required for all jazz applicants; live audition due January 15
Separate admission
Music Education - Bachelor of Music
Includes recorded interview submission
Separate admission
Performing Arts Management - Bachelor of Music (Performance Track)
Interview video and writing sample
Separate admission
Performing Arts Management - Bachelor of Science (Non-Performance Track)
Interview video and writing sample
Separate admission
Sound Recording Technology - Bachelor of Science (Performance Track)
Requires portfolio of 2-3 files and brief written description
Separate admission
Music Performance and other School of Music BM programs
Prescreen required for some instruments; live audition registration due January 15
Audition · January 15
BFA Acting
Video prescreen submission and photograph and audition fee, then live group callback audition
Audition · December 1
BFA Theatre Studies & Design/Tech
Interview required (except BFA in Acting); interview deadline February 1
Extra step · February 1
- Tuition & fees
- $47,676
- Median earnings, 10 yrs
- $75,602
- 6-year graduation
- 67%