“Private graduate university grounded in Alfred Adler's philosophy, with campuses in Chicago and Vancouver.”
Adler University is a private graduate institution founded in 1952 by Rudolf Dreikurs, with campuses in Chicago, Illinois and Vancouver, British Columbia. Grounded in the philosophy of Alfred Adler, it focuses on advancing individual and community health through master's and doctoral programs.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceVancouver — Fall
Vancouver campus deadline.
Vancouver — Spring
Vancouver campus deadline.
Chicago — Rolling
Most Chicago programs use rolling admissions; specific programs (notably Psy.D.) have annual cycles — check program page for exact dates.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$25,000 – $38,000
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
5 years
APA-accredited 5-year practitioner-scholar doctorate; trains licensure-eligible clinical psychologists with strong community-based practica across Chicago. Includes Adler's signature Social Justice Practicum.
4 years
The only campus-based COAMFTE-accredited Ph.D. program in Illinois — prepares advanced systemic clinicians, supervisors and academics.
2 years
Integrates studio art practice with counseling psychology training, leading to dual eligibility for licensed counselor and registered art therapist credentials.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
