Depaul Blue Demons History

DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university with an enrollment of more than 23,000 students. Founded in 1898 by the Vincentian Fathers as a school for children of immigrants, DePaul today provides an unparalleled educational experience for students from the Midwest, around the country and throughout the world.

Depaul was founded by the Congregation of the Mission (or Vincentian) religious community, which follows the teachings of 17th century French priest St. Vincent de Paul. The university's mission emphasizes academic excellence, service to the community, access to education and respect for the individual.

DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic institution of higher education and is the seventh largest private, not-for-profit university in the nation. Of the 10 largest private universities, all except DePaul are classified as "research extensive" universities, making DePaul the nation's largest university with a primary mission of teaching and service.
Named for: St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), The university derives its title and fundamental mission from Saint Vincent de Paul, the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, a religious community whose members, Vincentians, established and continue to sponsor DePaul.

In 2000, Careers and Colleges named DePaul one of 12 colleges that offer a top education at less-than-Ivy-League costs. DePaul was recognized for its low tuition, a faculty with outstanding teaching ability and rapport with students, and an exceptionally diverse community.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY FIGHT SONG

We will gather, 'neath the banner

'neath the scarlet and the blue

While in song we sing your praises,

praises for old DePaul U.

Let the battle wage and threaten,

yours the victory to claim.

While we fight beneath your standard

proud, exalting in your name.

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