Is DePaul University a good company to work for?

DePaul University has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,700 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at DePaul University to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about DePaul University have been left by employees working as Graduate Research Assistant , Graduate Assistant and Student Worker .

Does DePaul University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DePaul University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DePaul University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DePaul University?

77% of DePaul University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DePaul University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DePaul University?

Graduate Assistant (57) , Student Assistant (44) , Student Worker (43) , Research Assistant (40) , Administrative Assistant (27) , Front Desk Receptionist (25) , Adjunct Faculty (21) , Office Assistant (19) , Graduate Student (17) , Adjunct Professor (16) , Graduate Research Assistant (16) , Assistant Director (15) , Associate Director (15) , Teaching Assistant (12) , Adjunct Instructor (11)

What are the pros of working at DePaul University according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great and so is the working enviroment." ((in 114 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and very understanding of my school schedule." ((in 92 reviews)); "There is remote work and flexible hours" ((in 66 reviews)); "Good work environment and on" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great coworkers who want everyone to succeed" ((in 38 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DePaul University according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and won't waive tuition; The amount of work highly depends on which professor you work for." ((in 102 reviews)); "Low salary and working in the evening." ((in 49 reviews)); "Some Management not too good." ((in 25 reviews)); "poor leadership, which leads to lack of support" ((in 13 reviews)); "The business has consistent budget cuts and layoffs." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about DePaul University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DePaul University layoffs and their outlook for job security at DePaul University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed DePaul University locations?

Chicago , Lincoln Park , Lansing , Addison , Aurora , Berwyn , Glendale Heights , La Grange , Naperville , River Grove , Rolling Meadows , Saint Louis , Kenosha , Lafayette , Los Angeles , San Diego , Boulder , Bellevue , Hatfield , Allison Park , Franconia , Chicago

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4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(1,579 total reviews)

Robert Manuel

52% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Compensation and benefits

DePaul University has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,579 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The DePaul University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Aug 27, 2014

Amazing place to work

Staff accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment Laid-back Solid management Free(ish) tuition! Great benefits

Cons

Lower than industry salaries Not a lot of opportunity for growth

4.0

Aug 21, 2014

Staff

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful people to work with and a great work/life balance.

Cons

Current salary and hiring freeze.

3.0

Aug 17, 2014

Great University, but political and in debt

Visiting assistant professor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

DePaul is a very good university and cares deeply about its students. Great faculty development and some research funding opportunities.

Cons

Deeply in debt and hiring mostly Visiting faculty, and not many TT. Tenure is increasingly difficult to get, and tends to be highly politicized.

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