DeVry University-Virginia

Student life is minimal and almost entirely defined by the commuter and online experience. The Arlington campus is a single suite (Suite 120) in an office building at 1400 Crystal Drive, in an urban setting. The undergraduate student body is tiny, reported at just 25 students, which indicates the vast majority of DeVry-Virginia students are enrolled online. There is no on-campus housing; students are commuters. The university states it works to provide events, activities, and clubs to foster a sense of community, particularly for online students, but the physical campus presence is negligible. The "student life" experience is therefore largely self-directed and virtual, centered around coursework rather than a residential collegiate atmosphere.

Outcomes data presents a mixed and concerning picture. The canonical graduation rate is 0%, though other sources show varying figures, including a 28% federal graduation rate from the College Scorecard. According to the canonical figures, median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,987. Other sources cite different earnings figures: a DeVryWorks publication states median earnings for former DeVry students receiving federal aid was $46,100 a decade after entry, while Niche reports $49,188 one year after graduation and $63,561 five years after. The institution claims 82% of recent graduates are proud to have studied at DeVry and that over 13,000 students graduated system-wide in the 2024-2025 academic year. Historical claims, referenced in an FTC complaint analysis, stated DeVry graduates reported median earnings 15% higher than other college graduates one year after graduation.

The cost of attendance is high relative to the outcomes and model. The canonical average net price after aid is $36,609 per year. Other sources report similar figures: $36,609 (Niche), $33,657 (Meetyourclass.com), and $22,341 after scholarships and grants (BigFuture). Significantly, 100% of freshman students receive grant or scholarship aid, with the average award being $7,418. Financial aid includes institutional scholarships and grants, which require maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours per semester to retain eligibility. There is no indication of a "no-loan" policy or a commitment to meeting full demonstrated financial need; the aid model appears to be a combination of federal aid and institutional discounts.

DeVry University-Virginia stands out for its extreme positioning as a direct, stripped-down career training provider within the higher education landscape. Its defining characteristics are its total lack of admissions selectivity (100% acceptance), its hyper-flexible 8-week term structure allowing continuous enrollment, and its almost entirely virtual and commuter-based student existence. It forgoes nearly all the trappings of traditional college life—campus, housing, athletics, selectivity—to focus on accelerated degree pathways in specific tech and business fields. This makes it a highly accessible option for non-traditional students seeking schedule flexibility. However, it also stands out for the stark dissonance between its high net price and the dire canonical graduation rate of 0%, raising profound questions about institutional effectiveness and student return on investment. It is a pure example of the for-profit, consumer-driven model of higher education.