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Adler University

Adler University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Chicago, Illinois, with additional locations in Vancouver, British Columbia, and online programs.

Chicago, ILCity: Large
1,674STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023

THE SIGNATURE

Adler University Report Card

Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.

Adler University operates as an international graduate university dedicated to building a healthier, more connected world through the philosophy of Alfred Adler. The institution serves as a dynamic community where students function as breakaway thinkers who apply their knowledge to create tangible change in public, community, organizational, and global systems.

Programs are delivered across three distinct formats including in-person classes on campus, fully online coursework, and hybrid learning options that connect students with diverse cultures and causes. The Chicago campus is situated in the heart of a world-class city designed for graduate students ready to lead change, while the Vancouver location reflects the true Canadian spirit within an exciting urban environment.

AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
SettingCity: Large
Calendartrimester

GETTING IN

Admissions

Adler University offers programs at certificate, master's, and doctoral levels with options for full-time or part-time pacing. The institution serves students in Chicago, Vancouver, and online through its dedicated admissions advisors who assist with planning visits and exploring program options.

APPLICATION FEE

No application fee.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Academics

The university focuses on graduate education rooted in purpose-driven change where applied learning sharpens advanced skills for leadership roles. Faculty members bring both academic and practical expertise to help students translate ideas into meaningful action from the start of their studies.

Source: IPEDS 2023

Student–faculty ratio

1:1

Undergrad majors

1

Undergraduate majors and programs

MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY

Applied Psychology.

CAMPUS LIFE

Campus & Housing

Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.

Setting

City: Large

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Adler University.