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DeVry University at Illinois

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Naperville, IL

$14,392

Avg tuition

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About DeVry University at Illinois

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

DeVry University at Illinois is a large private university located on an urban campus in Naperville, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,866, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 46%. The university offers 16 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 39:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,392.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

46% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

42% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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23k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

39:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

43%

Black

27%

Hispanic

16%

Unknown

7%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

79% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

45

Total Online Enrollment

22,737

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,392 $14,392
Graduate $17,072 $17,072

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $400
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $13,004
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,552
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,552

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $14,792 $14,792
Off-campus without family $35,348 $35,348
Off-campus with family $22,344 $22,344

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

80%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

91%

Pell Grant

79%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,784
State Grant Aid $4,053
Institution Grant Aid $2,166
Pell Grant Aid $3,853

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

10

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.