
DeVry University-Ohio is the Columbus, Ohio, institution associated with DeVry University, a private, for-profit university whose origins date to 1931. Herman A. DeVry founded the DeForest Training School in Chicago to teach technical skills; the institution later operated as DeVry Technical Institute before adopting the DeVry University name.
That history helps explain its present emphasis on technology, business and career-oriented degree programs. The Columbus institution should not be confused with every location or online offering carrying the DeVry name: program availability, in-person services and enrollment figures can differ by location. Prospective students planning to attend in Columbus should confirm where their particular classes and required activities will take place.
DeVry University-Ohio offers a focused range of programs rather than the broad departmental structure of a large public university. DeVry's academic offerings center on business, technology, engineering technology and health-related fields, with credentials that may include undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and graduate study through its wider university structure.
Representative fields reflected in reported outcomes include computer systems analysis, networking, software applications, computer engineering technology and business administration. A program's presence in DeVry's university-wide catalog does not establish that every course is taught in person in Columbus. Applicants should check the current catalog and course schedule for the credential, delivery format, required courses and any program-specific accreditation that matter to them.
DeVry University-Ohio is located in Columbus, Ohio. Its urban setting may suit students who want access to a metropolitan area while studying, but the practical commute depends on the current instructional site and whether a program meets on campus, online or in a combination of formats.
Columbus has regional bus service and employment opportunities across several industries. Students who expect to use campus facilities should confirm the address for their classes, parking arrangements and building hours before enrolling; an institution's Columbus listing alone does not establish how often an individual student must travel there.
DeVry states that its educational purpose is to provide career-focused education, particularly in fields connected to business and technology. Its emphasis on applied coursework and flexible study reflects that stated purpose, not an independently established employment outcome.
For applicants, the useful question is how that approach appears in a specific program: whether courses include projects or labs, which classes are available in the desired format, and how the curriculum aligns with the work or further education they intend to pursue. DeVry is a private, for-profit institution, not a public university or a religiously affiliated college.
Name of the institution
DeVry University-OhioLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1952DeVry University-Ohio 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.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
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.