DeVry College of New York

With 175 undergraduate students (per College Board), DeVry’s Midtown campus is tiny and commuter-heavy. Urban setting provides access to NYC amenities, but campus culture is minimal:

• No dorms: Housing isn’t mentioned, implying students live off-campus.
• Limited extracurriculars: Student life pages highlight 'campus environment' over clubs or athletics.
• Demographics: Niche reviews don’t discuss Greek life or traditions, reinforcing its identity as a no-frills career school.

Outcomes data is mixed and contentious:

• 32% graduation rate (College Board), far below national averages.
• Median earnings: $36,427 one year post-graduation (Niche), though DeVry has faced legal scrutiny for allegedly inflating claims (e.g., NY Attorney General documents cite misleading stats about graduates earning 15% more than peers).
• For-profit model: Veterans Education Success reports high marketing spend ($4,054/student) and CEO pay ($6.3M in 2009), raising questions about priorities.

Tuition is $44,416 annually (College Raptor), but net price?Net priceWhat a family actually pays after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the sticker price — usually far less than the published cost. drops to $34,530 after aid. All students receive grants, though average aid packages ($4,915) cover a small fraction of costs.

• Scholarships: $600/semester for full-time students, $300 for part-time.
• Financial aid reliance: 100% of students receive aid, suggesting high need.
• Value concerns: High tuition relative to outcomes (32% grad rate, $36K earnings) may deter ROI-focused applicants.

DeVry’s open access and IT focus are its defining traits, but its for-profit model and outcomes controversies loom large. It serves non-traditional students seeking flexible career training, yet struggles with graduation rates and transparency. The Midtown location offers urban convenience, but the lack of campus life makes it a pragmatic choice—not a transformative college experience.