DePauw University develops leaders the world needs through an uncommon commitment to the liberal arts. DePauw's diverse and inclusive learning and living experience, distinctive in its rigorous intellectual engagement and its global and experiential learning opportunities, leads to a life of meaning and means. DePauw prepares graduates who support and create positive change in their communities and the world.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $498k
- Bonus
- $70k
- Other
- $80k
- Benefits
- $52k
- Base
- $237k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $480
- Benefits
- $39k
- Base
- $243k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $217k
- Bonus
- $4k
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $210k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $471
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $896
- Benefits
- $63k
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $8k
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $193k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $432
- Benefits
- $32k
- Base
- $187k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $424
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $196k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $600
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $202k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $635
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- $14k
- Benefits
- $28k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Education peers in Indiana | $498k | $70k | $80k | $52k | $801k $885k |
Vice President for Finance and Administration Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $237k | — | $480 | $39k | $296k $327k |
Vice President for Academic Affairs Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $243k | — | $3k | $16k | $283k $313k |
Dean of Student Academic Success and Equity Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Indiana | $217k | $4k | $6k | $12k | $257k $284k |
VP for Communications Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $210k | — | $471 | $29k | $257k $284k |
Prof. of Econ and Mgmt, Dir. of the Mgmt Fellows Program Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Indiana | $173k | — | $896 | $63k | $253k $279k |
Prof. of Bus. Analytics, Coordinator of the Bus. Analytics Program Program Coordinator Above 90th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $189k | — | $8k | $30k | $244k $270k |
Vice President for Enrollment Management Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $193k | — | $432 | $32k | $242k $267k |
VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $187k | — | $424 | $37k | $241k $266k |
VP for Develop. & Alumni Engagement (through 10/20/23) Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $196k | — | $600 | $12k | $225k $249k |
Vice President for Institutional Equity Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $202k | — | $635 | $1k | $220k $243k |
Chief Information Officer Median to 75th percentile | $163k | $3k | $2k | $30k | $214k $237k |
Dean of College of Liberal Arts & Sciences / Faculty, Prof. of Chem & Biochem Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Indiana | $150k | $2k | $14k | $28k | $208k $230k |
VP or Develop. & Alumni Engagement (beginning 12/01/23) Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $46k $51k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 38 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DePauw University equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 16%
from 2022
From $689k in 2022 to $801k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 19%.
- Vice President pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 5% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DePauw University
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DePauw University earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DePauw University received $801,406 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Indiana: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DePauw University compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Indiana, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DePauw University falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DePauw University equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are DePauw University's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DePauw University reported $256.7M in total revenue and $188.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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