DeVry University-Texas

Introduction

DeVry University is an international educational institution offering technical education and degrees to students at multiple locations. The campus in Irving, Texas is located in between Carpenter Freeway and the LBJ Freeway, a few minutes from both downtown Dallas and the DFW International Airport. It offers all the standard DeVry programs and majors.

Information Summary

Ranks 213th in Texas and 3653rd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 38.8
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $17,235
Admission Success rate 84%
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 17 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 41% / 31%
Enrollment Total (all students) 3,240

Academics

There are two major fields of undergraduate study: Business and Management, and Engineering and Information Sciences. Business and Management includes such specialities as Business Information Systems, Sales and Marketing, Technical Communication, and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. Engineering and Information Sciences includes Electronics Engineering Technology, Network and Communications Management, and several sub-specialties within Computer Information Systems. Similar specialities are offered on the graduate level through DeVry

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Unique Programs

Co-Op Program

The Co-Op program provides students with work experience in their field of study while they

Admissions

Prospective students must have an interview with an official university admissions advisor or admissions representative. Applicants must also be at least 17 years old when they begin classes and have earned a GED or have graduated from high school.

Applicants are automatically accepted if they have:

  • Earned a qualifying associate degree or higher from an approved institution
  • Completed a significant amount of college-level work from an approved institution with a GPA of at least 2.0 and no grades below a C
  • An average GPA of 3.0 in a high school mathematics course of 3.0 or higher and a class rank in the 50th percentile or above and an overall GPA of 2.70 or higher at the end of the student’s junior year or later.

Applicants who do not meet the above standards must do one of the following: submit a SAT or ACT score that demonstrates capability; earn appropriately high scores on placement tests; or submit proof of acceptable grades in qualifying classes at an approved institution.

Financial Aid

There are a wide range of financial aid options open to students, including loans, grants, and scholarships. Scholarships include the Dean

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Students

Clubs and Organizations

There are dozens of student organizations on the campus to meet the personal and professional interests of a wide range of students. Clubs include step club Alpha Delta, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Campus Bible Study, Health Information Leaders of Tomorrow, Irving DeVry University Game Developers Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, social club Contents Under Pressure, and security information interest group KOONJ Security. The Student Government Association is the voice of the student body in administrative and other public matters.

Residential Options

The university in Irving partners with Collegiate Housing Services, offering affordable housing in apartment complexes close to campus. All housing is located along local bus routes and close to supermarkets, restaurants, and shopping centers. Students may apply for housing online or visit the Collegiate Housing Services office at Student Central.

Student Services

The Student Services office offers a wide range of support services to assist students in academic success. These services include academic counselling, career counselling, employment placement services, personal counselling, testing services, and disability services.

The university takes a very active role in placing graduates in employment. The university

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Athletics

Although the school does not compete in intercollegiate athletics, there are several intramural sports organized by the college for recreational student athletes.

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211
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