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DeVry University - Illinois Graduation Rate & Retention Rates

14% 4-Year Graduation Rate
17% 6-Year Graduation Rate
54% Retention Rate

DeVry University - Illinois 2023 Graduation & Retention Report

Are 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.

DeVry University - Illinois Retention Rate

54% Freshmen Retention Rate
Below Average Retention Rate

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%.

DeVry University - Illinois Retention  54 out of 100
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Illinois Retention  73 out of 100
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Retention Rate
DeVry University - Illinois54%
Nationwide70.57%
Illinois72.64%
Low retention rates may be a signal that a lot of students plan on transferring after a year or two. Is that the case here?

DeVry University - Illinois Graduation Rates

17% 6-Year Graduation Rate
35.97% Transfer Rate
45.68% Dropout Rate

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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  14%
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Six Year Graduation Rate  17%
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  18%
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DeVry University - Illinois Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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Completion WithinUndergraduatesPercentage
Four Years2,14614%
Six Years2,58617%
Eight Years1191%
Did Not Complete12,54382%
The non-completers rate is anyone who is not still enrolled at the institution after eight years. Both transfer students and drop-outs could be included in this group.
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DeVry University - Illinois Drop Out Rate

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?

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Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled40.0%
Transferred549843.8%
Dropped Out6,98355.7%

DeVry University - Illinois Graduation Rates by Race/Ethnicity

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Race/EthnicityGraduation Rate
Asian44%
Black / African-American15%
Hispanic31%
Unknown14%
White22%

Some Students Take More Time To Graduate

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 DeVry University - Illinois Graduation Rates

5% First-Time, Full-Time
19% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Four Year Graduation Rate  14 out of 100
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Six Year Graduation Rate  19 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  19 out of 100
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DeVry University - Illinois First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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First-Time / Full-Time CompletionsDeVry University - IllinoisNationwide
Four Years14%37.92%
Six Years19%46.43%
Eight Years19%47.82%

First-Time / Full-Time DeVry University - Illinois Drop Out Rates

625 first-time / full-time students or 81% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Full-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled40.64%
Transferred22636.16%
Dropped Out39663.36%

First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

15% First-Time, Part-Time
7% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  7 out of 100
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First-Time / Part-Time DeVry University - Illinois Graduation Rates vs. National Average

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First-Time / Part-Time CompletionsDeVry University - IllinoisNationwide
Four Years5%14.37%
Six Years7%21.59%
Eight Years8%23.72%

First-Time / Part-Time DeVry University - Illinois Drop Out Rates

2124 first-time / part-time students or 92% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled40.19%
Transferred64630.41%
Dropped Out1,47469.40%

Non First-Time / Full-Time Students

15% Returning, Full-Time
28% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  28 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  29 out of 100
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DeVry University - Illinois Non First-Time / Full-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Full-Time CompletionsDeVry University - IllinoisNationwide
Four Years0%49.57%
Six Years28%53.83%
Eight Years29%55.07%

Non First-Time / Full-Time DeVry University - Illinois Drop Out Rates

1631 non first-time / part-time students or 71% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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First-Time / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled140.86%
Transferred76446.84%
Dropped Out85352.30%

Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rates

65% Returning, Part-Time
16% 6-Year Grad Rate
Low Grad Rate

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.

Six Year Graduation Rate  16 out of 100
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Eight Year Graduation Rate  17 out of 100
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DeVry University - Illinois Non First-Time / Part-Time Graduation Rate vs. National Average

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Returning / Part-Time CompletionsDeVry University - IllinoisNationwide
Four Years0%30.46%
Six Years16%36.03%
Eight Years17%37.80%

Non First-Time / Part-Time DeVry University - Illinois Drop Out Rates

8163 non first-time / part-time students or 83% did not complete their degree within eight years.

Of those who did not finish:

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Returning / Part-Time Non-CompletionsUndergraduatesPercentage
Still Enrolled410.50%
Transferred386247.31%
Dropped Out4,26052.19%

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