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DeVry University-Illinois
Admission at DeVry University-Illinois is close to open (98.4%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $45,987 median earnings below before the application.
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DeVry University-Illinois occupies suburban Lisle, IL — a for-profit campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, where graduates median $95,622 four years out. 68.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 27,825 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 64.9% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 990 and 1130 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on DeVry University-Illinois's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, DeVry University-Illinois received 6,314 applications and admitted 2,731 (43.3%), with 2,259 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 990–1130 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, DeVry University-Illinois's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 485 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 505 | 530 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How DeVry University-Illinois compares
| DeVry University-Illinois | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.4% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $17,408 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,987 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
At $45,987, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,572). Look at DeVry University-Illinois's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $17,408 regardless of where you're from. At DeVry University-Illinois, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
DeVry University-Illinois is a big school: 27,825 undergraduates at last count.
Fewer than half of DeVry University-Illinois students — 36.6% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at DeVry University-Illinois
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $95,622 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $88,911 |
| Computer Engineering | $86,645 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $83,554 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $83,322 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $79,501 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $73,884 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $71,675 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,231 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $68,126 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,596 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,145 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,470 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,752 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $47,440 |
Median earnings for these 15 DeVry University-Illinois programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,987 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 1 additional DeVry University-Illinois program has earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for DeVry University-Illinois?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 990–1130 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 98.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is DeVry University-Illinois's acceptance rate?
43.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,731 admitted from 6,314 applicants.
How much does DeVry University-Illinois cost?
At DeVry University-Illinois, published tuition is $17,408 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is DeVry University-Illinois's ceiling, not a quote.
What do DeVry University-Illinois graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,987 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Worsham College of Mortuary Science — 92% admitted
- Capital Area Career Center — 94.4% admitted
- Wheaton College — 87.4% admitted
- VanderCook College of Music — 89.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.