| Environmental Science at DePaul University | |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Course Intake | January, September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | $ 42,411 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 0 |
As an Environmental Science major you will study a broad science-based curriculum that will expose you to multiple fields of scientific study, provide you with an understanding of environmental problems and solutions and prepare you for a technical career in environmental science. Environmental Science faculty members are active researchers in soil and wetland science, restoration ecology, geology, paleontology, and conservation biology, offering environmental science majors many opportunities to gain hands-on research experience.
DePaul’s close proximity to Lake Michigan, Chicago’s urban ecosystem, as well as the many environmental science conferences that are held in the city, will allow you to interact and work with professionals in the field and learn about important environmental issues.
In addition to a variety of combined degree programs, we offer a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree program in Environmental Science, a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Management or a combined bachelor’s + master’s degree in Environmental Science and Secondary Education Environmental Science. Each of these programs allow you to complete a bachelor’s degree and a graduate degree in as few as five years.
Classes
Coursework
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Minor offered
- Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered
Career Options
Common Career Areas
- Compliance
- Education
- Environmental consulting
- Environmental engineering
- Forestry planning
- Hazardous waste management
- Solid waste management
- Water quality management
- Wetlands protection
DePaul University Highlights
| Type of university | Private |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Total Number of Students Enrolled | 22437 |
| Total Number of Undergraduate Students Enrolled | 14507 |
| Total Number of Graduate Students Enrolled | 7930 |
| Retention Rate (Full- time students)- Fall 2018[3] | 86% |
| Overall Graduation Rate (Fall 2013) | 74% |
| English language proficiency score | Required |
| Financial aid | Scholarships/ Grants/ Loans/ Work-Study |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition : $55,816
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,303 |
| Room and Board | $14,972 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,491 |
Depaul University Cost of Attendance
Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:
| Faculty | Undergraduate Tuition/ Per term (in USD) | Graduate Tuition/ Per credit hour (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 13,517 | 655 |
| College of Continuing and Professional Studies | 13,527 | 655 |
| College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences | 13,517 | 715 |
| College of Science and Health | 13,517 | 735 |
| College of Communication | 13,517 | 760 |
| College of Computing and Digital Media | 13,517 | 865 |
| School of Music | 13,938 | 865 |
| Theatre School | 13,938 | 865 |
| Richard H. Driehaus College of Business | 13,517 | -- |
| Kellstadt Graduate Business | -- | 1080 |
The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Student Orientation | USD 100 |
| Transfer Student Orientation | USD 75 |
| Student Activity | USD 27 |
| Athletic Fee | USD 25 |
| CTA U-Pass (summer) | USD 86 |
| CTA U-Pass (Fall, Winter, Spring) | USD 105 |
| Health Plan | USD 60 |
| Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $ 41,000 |
| Postgraduate | 41,600 |
| Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | $ 17,100 |
| Campus accommodation | $ 10,102 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.5 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 80 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 80 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University Contact Details |
|---|
| Address |
| 1 E.Jackson Blvd,Ste 9300 1 E.Jackson Blvd llinois-60604 |
| international@depaul.edu |
| Phone |
| +1 (312) 362-6542 |