Why Choose DeVry? 12 Reasons That Might Surprise You

By DeVry University

August 21, 2020
5 min read

Chances are, you’ve heard of us before. Whether you’ve seen an ad, have a friend or family member who is an alumni or spotted one of our campus locations, the signs of our long-standing institution are apparent nationwide. But how much do you really know about DeVry University?

If you’re interested in going back to school and wondering “why choose DeVry”, take a look at these 12 interesting facts you may not have known before. From our flexible learning options and wide array of programs to our suite of student support resources, you just might be surprised by all the things we have to offer.

We understand that financing your education is a big commitment – that’s why we’re committed to helping our students reduce their tuition costs. We awarded more than $71 million in student financial assistance¹ during the 2022-2023 award year through partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and university grants. To learn more about the cost of tuition at DeVry, speak with a Student Support Advisor who can help you develop a customized tuition and financing plan and review any qualifying transfer credits that you may have.

You don’t need to wait until graduation to start pursuing your professional goals. Career services resources such as certified career coaches and resume writers², networking opportunities and internship and job leads are included in the cost of your tuition and accessible the moment you begin your first course.

Here are a few of the areas of study in which we teach:

View all degree and certificate programs.

Accreditation gives you and your employer confidence in the fact that you’re earning a degree from an institution that has met rigorous standards of quality. We’re proud to have earned both institutional and programmatic accreditations.⁵

¹Data is inclusive of all partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships, and grants for the period for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
²Our Certified University Career Coaches are certified by The Academies (www.theacademies.com). Our Certified Professional Résumé Writers are certified by the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (https://parwcc.com/page/CPRW).
³Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
⁴At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
⁵DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University's Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. For a complete list of programmatic accreditations and the programs that they apply to, visit https://www.devry.edu/about/accreditation.html.