DeVry University-Illinois Acceptance Rate
Naperville, Illinois · Private for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,314
- Admitted
- 2,731
- Yield
- 82.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, DeVry University-Illinois's acceptance rate has fallen from 72.3% in 2014–15 to 43.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,112 to 6,314 (+199%) over that period.
Its 43.3% rate makes DeVry University-Illinois more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 92%.
DeVry University-Illinois has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 82.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,112 | 1,526 | 72.3% | 1,432 |
| 2015–16 | 1,487 | 1,158 | 77.9% | 1,058 |
| 2016–17 | 1,328 | 1,207 | 90.9% | 986 |
| 2017–18 | 1,157 | 1,096 | 94.7% | 863 |
| 2018–19 | 1,454 | 1,374 | 94.5% | 1,086 |
| 2019–20 | 1,847 | 1,768 | 95.7% | 1,518 |
| 2020–21 | 2,781 | 1,234 | 44.4% | 1,080 |
| 2021–22 | 5,661 | 2,577 | 45.5% | 1,971 |
| 2022–23 | 5,986 | 2,575 | 43% | 2,173 |
| 2023–24 | 6,314 | 2,731 | 43.3% | 2,259 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,917 | 1,724 | 44% |
| Men | 2,397 | 1,007 | 42% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 485–580 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 505–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–23 | 3% |
How DeVry University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is DeVry University-Illinois's acceptance rate?
DeVry University-Illinois's acceptance rate is 43.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,731 admitted of 6,314 applicants).
Is DeVry University-Illinois test optional?
DeVry University-Illinois is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to DeVry University-Illinois?
DeVry University-Illinois received 6,314 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,731.
What SAT score do you need for DeVry University-Illinois?
Admitted students at DeVry University-Illinois typically scored 485–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 505–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is DeVry University-Illinois getting harder to get into?
DeVry University-Illinois has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.3% in 2014–15 to 43.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.devry.edu/.