Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
DePauw University-Indiana — editorial overview (Greencastle, IN)
DePauw University is one of a surprising number of great liberal arts colleges in Indiana. DePauw calls Greencastle home, which is just under one hour west of Indianapolis. Also note that there can be confusion between DePauw University and DePaul University (which is a large Cat...
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