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Greencastle, Indiana is a small county-seat town of around 10,000 about an hour west of Indianapolis, and DePauw University sits right at its heart. With roughly 2,400 students, DePauw gives this compact town an outsized college-town feel, and campus blends into the surrounding streets. Downtown wraps around a classic courthouse square, a pedestrian-friendly district of tree-lined sidewalks where students, faculty, and locals mix. Because almost everyone lives on or near campus, the whole place is built for walking, and you're rarely more than a few minutes from a lecture hall, a green quad, or a quiet residential block. Greencastle leans into its historic character, with several preserved neighborhoods and a calendar of community festivals on the square.
Where the bulk of students live, in university housing and nearby streets that put you steps from class and the quads.
A short walk away, drawing students who want to be near the cafes, shops, and community events that fill the district.
With older homes and shady streets, offering a quieter residential feel within walking or biking distance of campus.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Greencastle.
Greencastle doesn't have a large public bus network the way bigger college cities do. DePauw runs campus shuttle service for getting around and for trips farther afield, which helps when the weather turns. For most daily needs, the shuttle and your own feet cover the compact campus and downtown. For longer trips students rely on the shuttle or a ride.
Greencastle is small enough that your feet are the main mode of transport, and campus, downtown, and most student housing sit within an easy walk of one another, rarely more than ten minutes apart. Biking is popular too, since the town is flat and compact. You can reach almost anything by bike in a few minutes. For daily campus life, walking and cycling cover the essentials.
A car isn't necessary for daily campus life, but some students keep one for grocery runs or the hour-long drive to Indianapolis for a weekend out. Parking is generally easy in a town this small. University and nearby housing typically include parking. For most, the shuttle and walking handle everyday needs.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
For the small share of students who live off campus, shared apartments often run about $400 to $800 a month per person, while private units land closer to $600 to $1,200. Most DePauw students live in university housing through senior year, so off-campus options are limited but generally gentle on the wallet for a college town.
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