DeVry University faced legal issues primarily related to allegations of misleading advertising and deceptive practices. The university was sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2016 for claims that it misrepresented its job placement rates and the value of its degrees. The lawsuit claimed that DeVry's advertisements suggested that students would have a better chance of finding employment after graduating than was actually the case.
In 2017, DeVry agreed to pay $100 million to settle the claims, which included refunds for certain students and changes to its advertising practices. This settlement aimed to address the concerns raised about the accuracy of its marketing materials and the impact of those claims on prospective students.
These legal challenges have had a significant impact on the university's reputation and enrollment numbers.