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DeVry University-California

Ontario, California Private for-profit 4-year Midsize city

Overview

DeVry University-California is a private for-profit four-year institution in Ontario, California. The campus sits in a midsize city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 2,403, made up of 2,382 undergraduates and 21 graduate students. It is part of Cogswell Capital.

DeVry University-California offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees across 22 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Information Technology, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Business/Commerce. It awarded 1,394 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

52% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

Mission

DeVry University strives to close our society’s opportunity gap and address emerging talent needs by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Through innovative programs, relevant partnerships, and exceptional care, we empower students to meaningfully improve their lives, communities, and workplaces.

Mission statement as reported by DeVry University-California

Key figures

2,403
Students enrolled
52%
First-year retention
1,394
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
22
Programs and majors
26:1
Student-to-faculty ratio

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Delivery modes

CampusOnlineHybrid

Program levels

CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster

Programs and majors offered 22

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Computer and Information Sciences 5
Business, Management and Marketing 8
Health Professions 2
Engineering Technologies 3
Engineering 1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 1
Communication and Journalism 1
Education 1

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students
52%
First-year retention, part-time students
21%
Student-to-faculty ratio
26:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Bachelor's degrees
332
Associate degrees
306
Master's degrees
13
Certificates under 1 year
397
Certificates of 1 to 2 years
346

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024
2,403
Undergraduates, fall 2024
2,382
Graduate students, fall 2024
21
Full-time, fall 2024
57%
Students over the full 2024-25 year
3,711
Undergraduates, 2024-25
3,680
Graduate students, 2024-25
31
Full-time, 2024-25
62%
Size category
1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women
49%
Men
51%
White
23%
Hispanic or Latino
38%
Black or African American
16%
Asian
9%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
2%
International (U.S. nonresident)
1%
Race or ethnicity unknown
7%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Programs with a fully online option
17
Online undergraduate programs
Yes
Students studying fully online
74%
Students taking some online courses
26%
Weekend or evening classes
Yes

Campus and services

Setting
Midsize city
Academic calendar
Semester
Part of
Cogswell Capital
Carnegie classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
President of DeVry University
Elise Awwad
Services and opportunities
Study abroad, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Yellow Ribbon Program, Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization

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