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Adler University is uniquely dedicated to engaging communities and advancing social justice. Our rigorous graduate programs and passionate faculty provide the tools, skills and real-world experience needed to address society’s most challenging issues.

Founded in 1952, Adler graduates socially responsible practitioners—educated to be effective agents of social change in the pursuit of justice.

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Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,313
79.1% Female
20.9% Male

Institution Overview

School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)

Region
Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI

Academic Calendar
Trimester

Setting
City: Large

Academics


Graduate Assistantships
No

Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes

Total # of Programs
17

Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
10
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
4

Degrees Offered

Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered

Post-master's

Student Body

Demographics
0.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.58%
Asian
11.88%
Black or African American
10.51%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
60.55%
White
1.45%
Two or more races
8.15%
Unknown
3.58%
Non-resident Alien

Admissions


Application Fee
$50

Admissions Office Web Address
www.adler.edu/page/campuses/chicago/admission

Tuition & Aid


Average Tuition
$28,625

Overall

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Academics: Programs - Overview


Academic
Yes

Occupational
No

Continuing Professional
No

Recreational or avocational
No

Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice

Distance Learning Options

Grad programs or courses
Yes

Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)

Master's
10
Master's (Distance)
4
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Post Master's Certificate
6

Program Area Program Type Program Format
Campus Distance
Art Therapy/Therapist Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
No
No
Clinical Psychology Doctoral – Professional Yes No
Counseling Psychology Master's Degree Yes No
Criminology Master's Degree Yes Yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Master's Degree Yes Yes
Gerontology Master's Degree Yes No
Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist Post Master's Certificate Yes No
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Master's Degree Yes Yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
No
No
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy Post Master's Certificate Yes No
Psychology, General Master's Degree Yes Yes
Psychology, Other Master's Degree
Post Master's Certificate
Yes
Yes
No
No
Public Policy Analysis, General Master's Degree Yes No
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Post Master's Certificate Yes No

Faculty

TotalInstructional StaffResearchPublic Service
Total 55 55 0 0
With faculty status 55 55 0 0
Not on tenure track 55 55 0 0
Multi-year contract 54 54 0 0
Annual contract 1 1 0 0

Graduate Assistantships


Graduate Assistantships
No

Additional Information


State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No

Medical Degree Offered?
No

Institution Has a Hospital?
No

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Overview


Average Tuition
$28,625

Financial aid office web address
www.adler.edu/page/campuses/chicago/financial-aid

Tuition fee varies by residency status
No

Tuition & Fees
Amount
Full time Average Tuition$28,625
Full time Fees$855
Part time, per credit hour$1,145

Tuition Plan Options


Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes

Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No

Prepaid Tuition Plan
No

Tuition Payment Plan
Yes

Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No

Institutional Enrollment

Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,313
79.1% Female
20.9% Male

Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity

Demographics
0.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.58%
Asian
11.88%
Black or African American
10.51%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
60.55%
White
1.45%
Two or more races
8.15%
Unknown
3.58%
Non-resident Alien

Gender
Race / Ethnicity Men Women
American Indian Or Alaska Native 1 2
Asian 10 37
Black Or African American 29 127
Hispanic Or Latino 32 106
Non-resident Alien 5 42
White 166 629
Two Or More Races 6 13
Unknown 25 82

Services offered

Service Offered
Academic Career Counseling ServiceYes
Employment Services For StudentsNo
Placement Services For CompletersNo

Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics

Award: Master's degree
Total
223
22.0% Male
78.0% Female

Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
74
18.9% Male
81.1% Female

Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
5
60.0% Male
40.0% Female

Overall

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Overview


Library Facilities at Institution
Yes

On-Campus Housing Available?
No

Years of College-Level Work Required
4

Services offered

Service Offered
Remedial servicesYes
On-campus day care for student's childrenNo

Admissions Office Contact

Address
17 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602

Phone
312-662-4000

Fax

Email


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