| DeVry University | |
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| Established | 1931 |
| Type | Proprietary, For-Profit |
| President | David J. Pauldine |
| Students | 90,000+ |
| Location | Downers Grove, Illinois, United States |
| Campus | Multiple: 90+ United States, Canada, Brazil |
| Website | www.DeVry.edu |
DeVry University and DeVry Institute of Technology are divisions of DeVry Inc[1] (NYSE: DV), a proprietary, for-profit higher education organization that is also the parent organization for Keller Graduate School of Management, Ross University, American University of the Caribbean, Apollo College, Western Career College, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Becker Professional Review, and Advanced Academics, Inc. The school was founded in 1931 as the DeForest Training School, and officially became DeVry University in 2002. DeVry has an enrollment of 80,000+ undergraduate and graduate students. According to the university 237,000+ students have graduated since 1975. The university has more than 90 campuses throughout North America and confers degrees in technology, science, business, the arts, and management.
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DeVry was founded in Chicago and opened in 1931 as the DeForest Training School, named after Lee DeForest, a colleague and friend of founder Dr. Herman A. DeVry. In 1953, the name changed to DeVry Technical Institute in dedication to its founder. In 1966 the school was acquired by the Bell and Howell company, and became part of its Education Group division. In 1985 The Bell & Howell Education Group became known as DeVry Institutes, which was sold to Keller-Taylor Corporation, parent company of the Keller Graduate School of Management in 1987 to become DeVry, Inc.. DeVry acquired Ohio Institute of Technology in 1968,[2] Becker Professional Review in 1996, Ross University in 2003, and the Deaconess College of Nursing in 2005. DeVry did not acquire rights to use the name "Deaconess College of Nursing", so it was renamed "Chamberlain" in 2006.[1][3][4][5]
The Ohio Institute of Technology (OIT) was a trade school that operated in Columbus, Ohio, United States from 1952 until being renamed as part of the DeVry Institute of Technology in 1983 (and later DeVry University).
An unaffiliated school by the same name was founded in 2002,[6] and functioned mainly as an auxiliary educational organization within the State of Ohio for accredited public Universities, Community Colleges and Joint Vocational Schools. OIT’s core curriculum focused primarily on industry recognized information technology certifications.[7]
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Chamberlain College of Nursing |
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Bell and Howell (Education Group) |
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| 1953 | DeVry Technical Institute |
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Becker Professional Review |
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Bell and Howell Schools |
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DeVry Institute of Technology |
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CBA Institute |
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Keller Graduate School of Management |
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Ross University |
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DeVry Inc |
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DeVry University |
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DeVry University offers courses in business administration, computer information systems, engineering, network and communications management, and management as well as professional graduate certificates in business, office management and health information technology.[8][9]
The university operates on a trimester course schedule and, if taken full-time year round, a student can graduate with a bachelor's degree in about three years (depending on the program). Most degree programs are offered at both the associate's and four-year bachelor's level. In addition, the institution offers various certificate programs in specific subfields such as information technology.
The Keller Graduate School of Management offers the following masters degree programs:[10]
Courses and programs are also offered online.[11]
DeVry is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.[12]
Engineering technology programs are accredited on campus-by-campus. The table in Locations lists accreditation status of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology programs by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology[13] and the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board.[14]
The following table lists major campuses and approximate interior size.[15]
| Location | Institution | Area in m² | Engineering Technology Accreditation |
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| Long Island City, NY | Institute of Technology | 14,400 | ABETNY[›] |
| Calgary, AB | Institute of Technology | 6,500 | CTABAB[›] |
| Arlington, VA | University | 8,000 | ABET |
| Chicago, IL | University | 14,500 | ABET |
| Columbus, OH | University | 10,600 | ABET |
| Dayton, OH | University | 9,500 | ABET |
| Decatur, GA | University | 10,000 | ABETGA[›] |
| Addison, IL | University | 10,500 | ABETIL[›] |
| Federal Way, WA | University | 9,500 | ABET |
| Fort Washington, PA | University | 9,800 | ABET |
| Fremont, CA | University | 9,200 | ABET |
| Irving, TX | University | 8,800 | ABET |
| Kansas City, MO | University | 7,000 | ABET |
| North Brunswick, NJ | University | 9,200 | ABET |
| Orlando, FL | University | 6,700 | ABET |
| Phoenix, AZ | University | 5,550 | ABET |
| Westminster, CO | University | 6,700 | ABET |
| Pomona, CA | University | 9,300 | ABETCA[›] |
| Long Beach, CA | University | 9,100 | ABETCA[›] |
| Los Angeles, CA | University | 10,000 | ABETCA[›] |
| Miramar, FL | University | 9,200 | ABET |
| Alpharetta, GA | University | 6,000 | ABETGA[›] |
| Tinley Park, IL | University | 6,500 | ABETIL[›] |
| Houston, TX | University | 9,400 | ABET |
^ NY: Programs are "Electronics Technology" and "Computer Technology", without "Engineering".
^ AB: Accredited at the Technologist level
^ GA: Decatur and Alpharetta are accredited jointly as "Decatur".
^ CA: Pomona, Long Beach, and West Hills are accredited jointly as "Southern California".
^ IL: Addison and Tinley Park are accredited jointly as "DuPage".
In 1995, DeVry was suspended from Ontario's student loan program after a large number of its students misreported their income. DeVry was reinstated after paying fines of CAD$1.7 million and putting up a bond of CAD$2 million.[16]
In 1996, students of DeVry's Toronto campus filed a class-action suit claiming poor educational quality and job preparation; the suit was dismissed on technical grounds.[17][18][19]
DeVry had three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. The North York campus at Finch Avenue West and Highway 400 moved to Progress Avenue in Scarborough. Another campus, located in Mississauga on Chedworth Way, was opened in 1997. In 2003, both locations closed and operations re-located to Calgary.[20]
In 2001, DeVry obtained permission from the Alberta government to grant degrees, on recommendation by the Private Colleges Accreditation Board.[21] This decision was opposed by the Alberta New Democratic Party (sitting in opposition), the Canadian Federation of Students, and the Canadian Association of University Teachers (the concerns raised are similar to those about other private institutions).[22] The NDP claimed conflict of interest as one of the controversial executives of DeVry Inc. served as both the president of DeVry's Calgary campus and as a member of the Premier of Alberta's special advisory council on postsecondary education. Nonetheless, DeVry became the first school of its kind to be able to grant degrees in Canada.[23]
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