
DeVry University-New Jersey is the Iselin, New Jersey, location of DeVry University, a private, for-profit institution whose roots are in technical education. The university traces its founding to 1931, when Herman A. DeVry established the DeForest Training School in Chicago to teach practical radio and electronics skills.
As its offerings expanded beyond technical training, the institution adopted the DeVry University name and added business, technology and graduate programs. DeVry's acquisition of the Keller Graduate School of Management in 1987 was an important step in that expansion. The Iselin location is part of this broader university; its history should not be confused with the founding date of a separate New Jersey college.
DeVry University organizes its academic offerings around business, technology and related applied fields. Its College of Business & Management and College of Engineering & Information Sciences offer undergraduate study, while the Keller Graduate School of Management provides graduate business programs.
Representative subjects include business administration, accounting, computer information systems, networking, cybersecurity and engineering technology. Credentials across the university include undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and graduate degrees. A program listed by DeVry is not necessarily taught in person at Iselin. Applicants should check the current catalog for their exact degree, delivery format, required courses and whether local classes are scheduled in the terms they expect to attend.
DeVry University-New Jersey is located in Iselin, in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County. It serves a suburban part of northern New Jersey rather than a traditional residential college setting.
Iselin is near the Metropark rail station, which connects the area with other New Jersey communities and New York City. That access may matter to commuting students, but a convenient train trip does not necessarily mean the university's classrooms are within walking distance of a station. Applicants planning in-person courses should confirm the current teaching address, class times, parking arrangements and last-mile transportation before enrolling.
DeVry University describes its educational purpose in career-oriented terms, emphasizing learning that connects business and technology with workplace applications. Its programs and scheduling are designed in part for students balancing education with other responsibilities.
That is the institution's stated approach, not evidence that a particular degree will produce a particular job. Prospective students can test how well it fits their goals by examining course descriptions, the amount of hands-on work, available instructor support and the qualifications required in their intended occupation.
Name of the institution
DeVry University-New JerseyLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1931DeVry University-New Jersey is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.