DeVry University at Illinois

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Chicago, IL

$14,560

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 Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,174, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 44%. The university offers 16 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 22%, and a student-faculty ratio of 27:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,560.

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.

44% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

54% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

22% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

21k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

27:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

White

45%

Black

26%

Hispanic

15%

Unknown

6%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

84% 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

44

Total Online Enrollment

20,562

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 $14,560 $14,560
Graduate $17,072 $17,072

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 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 $12,416
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $7,092
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $7,092

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $14,960 $14,960
Off-campus without family $34,468 $34,468
Off-campus with family $22,052 $22,052

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

85%

State Grant Aid

6%

Institution Grant Aid

76%

Pell Grant

84%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,497
State Grant Aid $4,184
Institution Grant Aid $1,890
Pell Grant Aid $3,723

Financial Outlook

$31k

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 2020-2021 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

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.