The Theatre School makes its home within a major urban university recognized for its diversity and a mission driven by a commitment to the community.

Founded in 1898, DePaul University has grown to become the largest Catholic university and the 8th largest private university in the United States, serving more than 24,000 students in eight colleges. With a spirit of innovation, DePaul’s continued success is built upon a foundation of scholarship, risk-taking, pragmatism and an ever-expanding network, locally and globally, of programs, faculty, staff and alumni. Values of personalism, inclusiveness and diversity of expression are hallmarks of life on campus.

At DePaul, Theatre School students are immersed in a community of learners preparing to lead a variety of industries, from business, law and education to computer technology or the arts. Through classes, productions and campus life, opportunities for interaction and shared experiences not only enrich the entire DePaul community but help strengthen each theatre student’s artistic voice.