- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 330–540 reading and writing, 370–490 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 11–19 composite
- Average net price: $31,063 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what DeVry University Illinois reported: an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 11–19.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. DeVry University Illinois reviews each application.
DeVry University Illinois GPA requirements
DeVry University Illinois requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and DeVry University Illinois hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
DeVry University Illinois acceptance rate
DeVry University Illinois admitted 2,787 of 2,833 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
DeVry University Illinois is a private for-profit 4-year university in Lisle, Illinois, with 28,046 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered DeVry University Illinois in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 330 | 410 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 450 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 11 | 15 | 19 |
| ACT English | 13 | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 19 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 868 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What DeVry University Illinois looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
DeVry University Illinois awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,063 a year at DeVry University Illinois in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into DeVry University Illinois with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. DeVry University Illinois admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into DeVry University Illinois?
A lot: DeVry University Illinois requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores and other tests if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at DeVry University Illinois?
DeVry University Illinois' acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,787 of 2,833 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to DeVry University Illinois?
Check DeVry University Illinois' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. DeVry University Illinois was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
Is it easy to get into DeVry University Illinois?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. DeVry University Illinois admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does DeVry University Illinois look for?
DeVry University Illinois requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do DeVry University Illinois students have?
The middle 50% of DeVry University Illinois' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 330–540 in reading and writing and 370–490 in math; ACT composite 11–19, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at DeVry University Illinois?
Yes. DeVry University Illinois awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at DeVry University Illinois?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,063 a year at DeVry University Illinois in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at DeVry University Illinois if a parent went there?
No. DeVry University Illinois doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check DeVry University Illinois' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: DeVry University-IllinoisU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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