DeVry University

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredits DeVry University.

DeVry holds accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education for its health information degrees.

The University's Project Management major and concentration are accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center.

Academics

DeVry's education structure is split into five different colleges:

• Business and Management
• Engineering and Information Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Media Arts and Technology

DeVry students can pursue degrees at three educational levels: associate, bachelor, and master.

Students can pursue associate degrees entirely online in fields such as:

• Accounting
• Health Information Technology
• Network System Administration
• Web Graphic Design

Online bachelor's degree programs at DeVry include:

• Business Administration
• Computer Information Systems
• Network and Communications Management
• Technical Management
• Game and Simulation Programming

DeVry also offers a master's degree in educational technology and master's degrees in management, including an MBA.

However, DeVry University's popular engineering technology programs, are offered only on-campus.

Admission

Prospective students should be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma, a GED or a post-secondary degree.

Students will be accepted if, they:

• Have an accredited associate degree;
• Are incoming freshman that were in the top half of their class or had a high school GPA higher than 2.70 and earned a B or better in algebra or higher math; or
• Are transfer students that have at least a 2.0 college GPA.

DeVry weighs ACT or SAT scores for purposes of admission and may also require placement exams.

Applicants who meet these requirements can apply online, submit transcripts and complete an interview with a DeVry adviser.

In some cases, there may be additional or substitute requirements, so students should check with an admissions advisor regarding their particular situation.

Five Features that Make DeVry Stand Apart

1. Industry Focused. DeVry is recognized for its stellar online programs in growing industries. DeVry's courses are designed with industry standards in mind. In an effort to prepare students for the real-world, the University's curriculum focuses on practical applications, and courses are taught primarily by professionals rather than professors.
2. Accelerated Pace. DeVry has a tri-semester school year, but offers courses year round classes. Thus allows committed students to dedicate extra hours and finish programs on an accelerated pace. For example, students can complete an associate degree in just over a year, a bachelor degree in three years, or master's degree in one year.
3. Career Services. DeVry complements its education and provision of financial aid with an active career services department. For the 10 years ending July 2007, over 90% of DeVry's graduates, both on-campus and online students, found jobs in their area of study within six months of degree completion.
4. Online, Onsite or Combination. Students at DeVry are allowed to learn the way they learn best and the way that suits their schedule. Students have the flexibility to complete their degrees fully online, fully onsite, or through a combination of both methods.
5. Financial Aid. DeVry is committed to helping students find the financial means to pursue and complete their education. The University provides students with a total of 7,500 scholarships that add up to $25 million. Also, over 85% of DeVry's student body receives financial aid including federal, state, and local loans and grants.