DeVry University-Illinois

https://www.devry.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $16,448
    14.3% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,889
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    98.4%
    2,833 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    31,296
    48% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    17.9%
    20 Graduates

    About

    DeVry University-Illinois is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at DeVry University-Illinois were Health Information & Medical Records Technology (4,058 degrees awarded), Information Technology (420 degrees), and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (320 degrees).

    In 2024, 14,014 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at DeVry University-Illinois. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,786 degrees), 1.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,925 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at DeVry University-Illinois is $16,448, which is $−7,552 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at DeVry University-Illinois is $16,448, which is $7,552 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,889.

    In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending DeVry University-Illinois received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $16,448
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at DeVry University-Illinois was $16,448. The cost of tuition at DeVry University-Illinois is $−7,552 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $30,889
    2024 Value
    0.56%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 DeVry University-Illinois had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,889. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of DeVry University-Illinois grew by 0.56%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $14,536
    Room and Board
    $400
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at DeVry University-Illinois was of $14,536 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.46% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    92% of undergraduate students at DeVry University-Illinois received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    DeVry University-Illinois received 2,833 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 55.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,833 applicants, 2,787 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 31,296 students enrolled at DeVry University-Illinois in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    DeVry University-Illinois has an overall enrollment yield of 77.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    98.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,787
    Accepted Out of 2,833

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of DeVry University-Illinois was 98.4% (2,787 admissions from 2,833 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 43.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 55.1%, while admissions grew by 2.05%.

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    SAT Scores

    2%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    34
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    2% of enrolled first-time students at DeVry University-Illinois in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    DeVry University-Illinois had a total enrollment of 31,296 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at DeVry University-Illinois is 15,031 students and the part-time enrollment is 16,265. This means that 48% of students enrolled at DeVry University-Illinois are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at DeVry University-Illinois, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.6% White, 34% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.86% Two or More Races, 2.23% Asian, 0.757% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.431% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at DeVry University-Illinois in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.7%) and White Male (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (22.4%), followed by White Female (16.4%) and White Male (11.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    48%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at DeVry University-Illinois in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,296 students. The full-time enrollment at DeVry University-Illinois is 15,031 and the part-time enrollment is 16,265. This means that 48% of students enrolled at DeVry University-Illinois are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    65%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at DeVry University-Illinois was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), DeVry University-Illinois had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      11,449 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      10,636 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      4,654 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at DeVry University-Illinois is 36.6% White, 34% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.86% Two or More Races, 2.23% Asian, 0.757% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.431% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,485 students (7.94%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 3,196 more women than men received degrees from DeVry University-Illinois. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at DeVry University-Illinois is white (5,786 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,925 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at DeVry University-Illinois is Health Information & Medical Records Technology (4,058 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (420 degrees) and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (320 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at DeVry University-Illinois, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4,231 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (872 degrees), and Business (4,132 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DeVry University-Illinois are Registered nurses (1,604,334 people), Software developers (1,286,662 people), Other managers (1,197,140 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,235 people), and Financial managers (582,335 people).

    The most specialized majors at DeVry University-Illinois in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4,231 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (872 degrees), Business (4,132 degrees), Health (4,605 degrees), and Engineering (135 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DeVry University-Illinois are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Actuaries, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at DeVry University-Illinois are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4,231 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (872 degrees), Business (4,132 degrees), Health (4,605 degrees), and Engineering (135 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at DeVry University-Illinois are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,060,780 people), Computer Systems Design (1,676,188 people), Elementary & secondary schools (873,081 people), Construction (777,620 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (731,256 people).

    The most specialized majors at DeVry University-Illinois are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4,231 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (872 degrees), Business (4,132 degrees), Health (4,605 degrees), and Engineering (135 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by DeVry University-Illinois.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Health Information & Medical Records Technology
      4,058 degrees awarded
    2. Information Technology
      420 degrees awarded
    3. Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
      320 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at DeVry University-Illinois was Health Information & Medical Records Technology with 4,058 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    5,409
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    8,605
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 5,409 degrees were awarded to men at DeVry University-Illinois, which is 0.629 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,605).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 2,549 degrees were awarded to men at DeVry University-Illinois in Information Technology, which is 2.59 times more than the 984 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 4,371 degrees were awarded to men at DeVry University-Illinois in Health Information & Medical Records Technology, which is 23.6 times more than the 185 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    23%
    100% Completion Time
    30%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 23% of students graduating from DeVry University-Illinois completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      5,786 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      3,925 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      2,237 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at DeVry University-Illinois is white (5,786 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,925 degrees).

    7.67% of degree recipients (1,075 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      3,544 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      3,056 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      2,638 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at DeVry University-Illinois is white female (3,544 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,056 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at DeVry University-Illinois are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 295 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $10.2M
    Instructional Salaries
    93
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, DeVry University-Illinois paid a total of $10.2M to 93 employees working as instructors, which represents 75.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at DeVry University-Illinois were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 295 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 14 employees.

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