DeVry University
Located: 67 locations through the United States and Canada
Average Full-time: 1000 men, 300 women
Average Part-time: 400 men, 150 women
Application Deadline: open
SAT/ACT: Not Required
Tuition: $13,000
General Description: The private institution offers career-oriented degree programs with hands-on training in various fields of business and technology. Specifically, DeVry has programs in business administration, computer information systems or computer science, electronics, telecommunications management, technical management, information technology, and computer engineering technology. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, computerized library services, database searching, and electronics lab.
DeVry University has achieved a 90% job placement success rate within 6 months of graduation. Online degree programs are available in business management, accounting, e-commerce, human resources management, health services management, nursing, medical assistant, dental assistant, hygienist, business information systems, operations management, project management, sales and marketing, information technology, client/server, mainframe computing, computer science, network administration, and information systems. Students attending DeVry can receive scholarships from the school or use their financial aid office to find lenders.
Student Population: There are no resident halls; all students commute. The average age of all undergraduates is 24.
Programs of Study: DeVry confers an associate, bachelor’s degree, and/or master’s degree. Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in Biological Science (bioinformatics), business (business administration and management), Communications and the Arts (telecommunications), computer and physical science (information sciences and systems), Engineering and Environmental Design (biomedical engineering, computer engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, and technological management).
To graduate, students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and complete all courses outlined in the program. All first semester students mandatorily take courses in business organization, computer applications, algebra, psychology, and student success strategies.
Special programs include accelerated degrees, co-op programs, non-degree study, and evening and weekend classes are available.
Requirements for Acceptance: Applicants must pass the DeVry entrance exam or present satisfactory SAT or ACT scores. An interview is required, and DeVry requires applicants to be in the top 50% of their class or have a GPA of 2.7. Applicants must all have an average grade of at least a B (80%) in a full year’s high school mathematics course at a level of Algebra I or above.
Freshman are admitted throughout the year, and may defer admission plans if need be. Application fee is $50, and are accepted online.
We Major in Careers
DeVry University can help prepare you like few other schools can to enter your chosen career field. In fact, since 1975, 90.3 percent of DeVry graduates were employed in their field within 6 months of graduation.*
DeVry Graduates Hear “You’re Hired” More Often
DeVry University offers flexible scheduling and the convenience of studying at 90+ locations, online or a combination of both. Earn a respected associate degree, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited university. A career-oriented education from DeVry University will put you in a great place to begin or advance in the workplace when you graduate.
Real-world faculty: real-world curriculum. Gain knowledge from successful professionals who use curriculum responsive to industry needs and who will provide you with relevant insights.
Education that’s affordable. Invest in your future. Our Student Finance Advisors work with you to help make sure that you have as many student financial aid options as you qualify for.
Reputable accreditation/degrees employers value. Earn an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university that’s accredited like other top schools to get started on the path to a successful career.
Classes are small; hands-on. Get the individual attention you want and learn the critical skills you need in a hands-on environment that is uniquely student-focused.
Accreditation
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
* Since 1975, 232,567 undergraduate students system-wide have graduated from DeVry and 90.3 percent of those in the active job market were employed in career-related positions within six months of graduation.
