Animation Career Review included DePaul on its list of top 2021 Graphic Design School Rankings. DePaul's game design program ranked #41 nationally among private schools and colleges, and #5 in Illinois. The publication considered more than 700 schools with game design programs across the United States when compiling this year's rankings.DePaul's graphic design students learn to communicate visually by studying foundational, conceptual, creative and technical graphic design principles and apply that foundation to illustrate real world ideas. DePaul's facilities include a graphic design lab for print-based and introductory learning; Mac and PC computer facilities, as well as an interactive design lab; and gallery and critique spaces for displaying student work.
Each year, Animation Career Review ranks institutions based on a survey that evaluates their academic reputation, admission selectivity, program offerings, financial support and proximity to industry hubs.