History, Affiliations and Rankings

Named after Alfred Adler, this university was established in 1870. It welcomes you with the concept of social interest as it believes that health resides within our community life and connections. Aiming at providing a unique learning experience with a real-world focus, this university helps its students to gain valuable skills not only when they graduate but while they are here too. The Chicago campus of Adler is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the American Psychological Association. According to the uniRank, Adler University ranks at 1190th place in the country and at 3254th place in the world rankings for the year 2022. 

Infrastructure, Campuses and Courses

With its two campuses, one in Chicago and the other in Vancouver, students get an equally dynamic, immersive, and fulfilling life experience. Since this university only offers master's and doctorate degrees, there are 9 master's courses and 4 doctorate courses on its Chicago campus. The Vancouver one offers the same number of master courses but has only one doctorate program. There is also an option of an online platform where there will be equally diverse opportunities for a person. 

Accomplishments and Alumni

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alfred Adler in 2020, the university organized an Annual Adlerian Summit wherein the event’s presentations workshops were approved for different CE credits of 6.5 per day. This summit also celebrates the achievements of its alumni because of the impactful work they are doing. Some of these socially responsible practitioners include Aimee Daramus (counselor of psychology), Kenyatta Scott (deals in industrial and organizational psychology) and Daniel Raedel (deals with clinical psychology).

Student Diversity and Visiting Companies

International students from over the world add to its rich campus diversity. Records show that 45.6% of the total student population is White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.63% Black or African American, 7% Asian, 2.44% Two or More Races, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.128% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islanders.