By DeVry University
August 21, 2020
5 min read
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, and we’re here to help. That’s why we’ve committed more than $45 million in student financial assistance1 during the 2019-2020 award year through partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and university grants. Your Student Support Advisor will help you develop a customized tuition and financing plan along with any qualifying transfer credits that you may have.
You don’t need to wait until graduation to start achieving 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.
24/7 On-demand live tutoring3
One-on-one faculty support
GetSet online student community
StudentLinc student assistance which includes access to counseling services
Designated admissions, academic and financial support teams
Classes start every 8 weeks – begin when you’re ready.
Select programs are stackable – meaning qualifying credits earned can be applied directly towards a future program at DeVry, potentially saving you time and money.
Flexible learning tools are available to all students – including our mobile app for Apple® and Android devices, 24/7 digital library, e-textbooks and audiobooks.
Here are some of our most popular areas of study:
Big Data and Analytics
Business
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Information Systems
Cyber Security
Entrepreneurship
Hospitality Management
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing
Multimedia Design and Development
Network Systems Administration
Project Management
Software Development
And more (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 accreditations4.
1Data is inclusive of all partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships, and grants for the period for July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
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).
3Each student is allotted 13 hours of tutoring per academic session through www.Tutor.com (available 24/7). Additional tutoring services are also available through www.DeVryTutors.com.
4DeVry 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.
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In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry 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. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Arlington Campus: 1400 Crystal Dr., Ste. 120, Arlington, VA 22202. DeVry University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, www.tn.gov/thec. Lisle Campus: 4225 Naperville Rd, Suite 400, Lisle, IL 60532. Unresolved complaints may be reported to the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the online compliant system https://complaints.ibhe.org/. View DeVry University’s complaint process https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-complaint-procedure.html Program availability varies by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
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