DeVry University

jack

It's not an easy school guys. posted Dec 6th, 2011 7:11 pm

Chuck Smith

DeVry has a policy of punishing students who diss the school online. They withhold transcripts and/or grades of those who dare to publicly denigrate the school's products: overpriced college degrees. There are published rules to this effect that students are required to accept. In effect DeVry infringes upon first amendment rights by insisting that there is an explicit confidentiality requirement attached to enrollment that prohibits students from speaking or writing negative things about the school, especially online. In my own case I could care less because after completing 95% of the degree at a cost of close to $60,000 I cannot complete the degree. I was repeatedly mislead about the availability and amount of financial aid (read: Sallie Mae). After two tuition increases and repeated inept and incorrect information from their so-called financial advisers (low paid students with little or no expert knowledge) I am left with debt and remorse. Lest readers infer I was not a good student: my cum GPA was 3.65+.

Caveat Emptor. posted Nov 30th, 2011 2:44 am

kar

After reading the comments from Devry students and seeing what great grammar and speech capabilities you have obtained durring your education, it seems like Devry is a wonderful school! LMAO posted Nov 17th, 2011 4:45 pm

Hb

Devry is expensive. But if you have a long term goal of what you will be making post graduation it may be a reasonable choice. I am about one year away from my bachlors at devry. Honestly I stopped going for a while because the debt was stressing me out. Now I will be going back to finish only because my long term goal is to do a 1 yr 2nd bachlors for nursing program at another school. Beware only your core and basic classes will normally transfer out and it is at the discretion of the school you will be attending. Usually this means any class with the exact same name that the other school also offers should transfer. You can't beat the accelerated classes especially if you are working and don't have the time to

Go full time somewhere else you can still go full time at devry while only focusing on 2 classes at a time. posted Nov 17th, 2011 6:29 am

Nicole

For the record, DeVry is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. That is the same accreditation as The Ohio State University, Northwestern University, and the University of Michigan, just to name a few. And transfer credit is up to the receiving institution, so I don't understand how you can say that it simply won't transfer to "traditional" universities. posted Nov 11th, 2011 3:44 am

Lynn

I'm four classes away from completing my Bachelors in Networking Communications Management at DVUO (DeVry University Online). I can personally tell you that the course work is legitimate and the education received is well worth the money. DeVry is expensive, however, they offer financial assistance help and the cost for the military is on average $2000 less than the regular price.



Credit transfer depends on what school you are attempting to attend. I was going to switch to a traditional college (NC State) but decided against it after my husband received transfer orders to leave Ft. Bragg. NC State was willing to accept all core classes (English, science, humanities, psychology, sociology and math classes while each computing class had to be individually assessed (as is normal when transferring credits from any school). The only reason I was thinking about leaving was to go to school with my friends. NC State could not facilitate my degree online which meant I would have to separate my family for two years while I finished my degree….not worth it.

They (DeVry) do tend to ramp up the big dreams aspect in their advertising, however, it is possible to gain a good job after graduation; it’s all up to you to pursue it. Do not bad mouth the school until you’ve experienced it. The labs are high tech and the instructors online are amazing. The work is taxing but in the end you will be surprised on how much you have learned.

posted Jul 18th, 2011 6:07 pm

Nathan

This is my 3rd semester at DeVry. So far it's been great and it isn't a cakewalk. Someone is always there to talk to and ALWAYS willing to help. Class sizes are generally smaller than a 4 yr university. I do think its a better idea to transfer in to DeVry rather than out. posted May 13th, 2011 3:08 pm

TK

Yes, DeVry is expensive but excellent standards and are therefore fussy of what transfers they accept as well as stringent pre requisites.



You get what you pay !!

People who complain about deVry being expensive should take a look what other Universities cost. By the way I happen to be from an Ivy Leauge college background (For records, I am neither a faculty member of DeVry, nor have friends or relative there).

posted Mar 16th, 2011 3:33 pm

Andy

I do not know what this person is talking about. Devry is regionally accredited, not nationally. This means credits DO transfer to most traditional universities. posted Mar 15th, 2011 11:48 pm

anne Long

With this school, Devry, as with any other For Profit education facility, it is Buyer Beware. You will be promised the world and will receive a so so education. Credits will not transfer if state school requirements have not been met prior to enrollment into their program. Many For Profits do not have these requirements. If, if you graduate and want to go on for further education your only choice is the same school. They will not tell you this when you first sign up for classes. So, if your state has requirements for classes before you attend their programs, make sure you have these under your belt before attending for profit schools, or nothing will transfer. For profit graduate programs are amazingly expensive. And, keep in mind, there is a reason that these school exist. PROFIT and profit at all costs. Do your homework and make sure you understand all of the facts before you begin. And ask about attendance rules and withdrawal from class rules.

In 99.999 percent of cases you will be much better off at a state school, especially because of the cost. It will be at least 3 times as expensive. posted Dec 21st, 2010 8:53 am

Brent

I've done both local and state colleges when I was younger but now I am looking for a more technical degree. DeVry's classes are perfect for the working adult or someone that already has a career going. The cost is higher than most tradtional schools but I feel the education is just as good. posted Dec 14th, 2010 7:29 pm

Jason

So far learning has been beneficial. The quality of the education is good. DeVry isn't a reject college we can go some where else if we want. The core classes are the most important which are part of the program offered. If career services gets me a job after graduation you won't hear me complaining. So far its good. posted Dec 13th, 2010 9:47 pm

Larry

You need to fact check you statements as DeVry is regionally accredited. Therefore your statements are not correct you can transfer their credits to other regionally accredited schools. Furthermore they are a tougher school in my opinion then UOP or some of the other schools I’ve attended. Therefore do not sell them short in the level of education you’ll receive. posted Aug 31st, 2010 10:46 am

Andy Silver

DeVry has regional (good) accreditation - not national (bad) as claimed in the article. It is accredited by the Comission of North Central Colleges and Schools - one of the six (6) regional accredation groups in the US. While credit transfers will vary from school to school, DeVry has the same accrediation as Notre Dame University, University of Michigan, Northwestern, etc. i posted Aug 23rd, 2010 3:39 pm

Holly C Bertsch

I love my DeVry classes. All of them have been very informative and I am learning a lot. I am not worried about if my classes will transfer, as I plan on starting my own web design business before I am even done with classes. I came for knowledge, and that is what they are giving me. posted May 15th, 2010 8:02 pm

Trey Heard

So, far I like it! posted Mar 16th, 2010 3:14 pm

eileen salinas

posted Mar 5th, 2010 12:05 pm

devry sucks

Only someone who couldn't handle a real university or college would find DeVry. Easier and faster way to get a degree which isn't as prestigious as a real 4 year college. DeVry is where you find college rejects. It's the truth... Save your money, go to community college, and transfer into a real 4 year college. It will be cheaper and your degree is not just a tech/private school degree. posted Feb 25th, 2010 11:18 pm

Brenda Yates

I received this on an e-mail for applying for a medical transcriptionist degree. It further went on telling me to use this to UNSUBSCRIBE -- so --please REMOVE my name (& e-mail) off your distribution list! posted Jun 12th, 2009 10:47 am

gloria mercer

I like the program but, do find that the campus that i am located at is not disability friendly. i experienced a few problems posted Jun 11th, 2009 6:29 pm