by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to DeVry University - Illinois after their first year? Are DeVry University - Illinois students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 54% students making it past their freshmen year, DeVry University - Illinois has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Illinois, the average is 72.64%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| DeVry University - Illinois | 54% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Illinois | 72.64% |
There were approximately 2,586 students in the class of 2015. How many of them actually completed their degree in a timely fashion?
After four years 14% of the cohort graduated. After six years 17% had completed their degree, and 18% after eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official DeVry University - Illinois graduation rate 17%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at DeVry University - Illinois? The standard length of time for most students is 4.24 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 2,146 | 14% |
| Six Years | 2,586 | 17% |
| Eight Years | 119 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 12,543 | 82% |
Approximately 12543 students or 82% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 12543 students who did not complete their degree?
4 are still enrolled.
5498 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Illinois lost contact with the remaining 6983 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 5498 | 43.8% |
| Dropped Out | 6,983 | 55.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44% |
| Black / African-American | 15% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| White | 22% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at DeVry University - Illinois are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at DeVry University - Illinois represent 5% of the students in the class of 2015, and 5.53% of DeVry University - Illinois bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 14%, first-time students in the DeVry University - Illinois class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the DeVry University - Illinois graduation rate was 19%, and by the eight year mark, 19% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | DeVry University - Illinois | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 19% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 19% | 47.82% |
625 first-time / full-time students or 81% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
226 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Illinois lost contact with the remaining 396 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.64% |
| Transferred | 226 | 36.16% |
| Dropped Out | 396 | 63.36% |
First-time / part-time students at DeVry University - Illinois represent 15.16% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 7%, first-time, part-time students in the DeVry University - Illinois class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 8%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | DeVry University - Illinois | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 5% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 7% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 8% | 23.72% |
2124 first-time / part-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
646 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Illinois lost contact with the remaining 1474 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 0.19% |
| Transferred | 646 | 30.41% |
| Dropped Out | 1,474 | 69.40% |
2308 DeVry University - Illinois students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 15.10% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 28%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 29%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | DeVry University - Illinois | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 28% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 29% | 55.07% |
1631 non first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
14 are still enrolled.
764 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Illinois lost contact with the remaining 853 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 14 | 0.86% |
| Transferred | 764 | 46.84% |
| Dropped Out | 853 | 52.30% |
9889 DeVry University - Illinois students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 64.69% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 16%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 17%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | DeVry University - Illinois | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 16% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 17% | 37.80% |
8163 non first-time / part-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
41 are still enrolled.
3862 transferred to another institution.
DeVry University - Illinois lost contact with the remaining 4260 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 41 | 0.50% |
| Transferred | 3862 | 47.31% |
| Dropped Out | 4,260 | 52.19% |
