For-profit university offering online and campus-based programs in technology, business, and healthcare.
DeVry offers undergraduate and graduate programs across six areas of study: Accounting, Business, Healthcare, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Media Arts & Technology. Most degree programs are available at both associate's and bachelor's levels, with various certificate programs in specialized fields. The university operates on a uniform academic calendar consisting of six eight-week sessions. Courses and programs are offered both onsite and online, with online graduate classes available since 1998 and undergraduate online classes since 2001.
DeVry is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with engineering technology programs accredited on a campus-by-campus basis. The institution employs 57 full-time faculty and 1,132 part-time instructors across its network.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, DeVry University-Illinois has a six-year graduation rate of 28% for first-time full-time students who began studies in 2013, while the College Scorecard reports an 18% graduation rate. The university's three-year student loan default rate is 11.2%, though a Brookings Institution report found a five-year default rate of 43%. Median salary after attending ranges from $23,000 to $62,000 depending on field of study and location.
DeVry has faced numerous investigations and lawsuits alleging false or deceptive practices. In December 2016, the Federal Trade Commission settled a $100 million suit against DeVry for allegedly deceiving consumers about job placement and earning potential. In 2022, the US government discharged over $71 million in student loan debt for 1,800 former students, asserting the university deceived students during enrollment. More than 30,000 fraud claims have been filed against DeVry, with a case pending in Illinois challenging borrower defense claims.