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Close-knit campus
Adler University is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 9 undergraduates with a 1:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
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News & Alerts
Adler University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
35.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (23)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Adler University is named for Alfred Adler (1870–1937), a physician, psychotherapist, and founder of Adlerian psychology, which is sometimes called individual psychology.
- •He is considered the first community psychologist, because his work pioneered attention to community life, prevention, and population health.
- •Among Adler's advocates and followers was Adler University founder Rudolf Dreikurs (1897–1972), a psychiatrist who immigrated to Chicago in 1937 after Adler's death.
- •In 1963, the institute was chartered as a not-for-profit Illinois corporation and approved as a post-secondary educational provider.
- •In 1973, the Illinois Office of Education granted the institute the authority to award the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average