College of DuPage

College of DuPage is a public community college located in Glen Ellyn, IL. It offers 195 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $10,410 for Illinois residents and $12,510 for out-of-state students at College of DuPage. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($12,224) of public community colleges in Illinois.
It has 21,939 students that are higher than the average population (3,293 students) of community colleges in Illinois. In addition, 4,910 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $41,500.

Academic Overview

College of DuPage is a 2-4 years, public school located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $10,410 for Illinois residents and $12,510 for other students on average. It offers 195 degree programs through 123 Certificate, 72 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL
Phone630-942-2800
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$10,410
Out-of-State$12,510
Student Population »21,939 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »22%
Transfer-out Rate27%
Retention Rate67% (Full-time)
49% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,403
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$41,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $10,410 for Illinois residents and $12,510 for out-of-state students at College of DuPage. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($12,224) over public community colleges in Illinois.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at College of DuPage. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$10,410$12,510
Books & Supplies$1,410
Off-Campus Living Costs$18,752
Average Financial Aid$7,403
Cost of Attendance$30,572$32,672
After Financial Aid$23,169$25,269
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$41,500
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
College of DuPage$10,410$12,510
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,668$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

College of DuPage offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 123 Certificate, 72 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs12372NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agroecology and Sustainable AgricultureNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and GroundskeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and Management1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 54 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fashion and Fabric Consultant5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 673 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 121 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Library and Archives Assisting20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 244 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Homeland SecurityNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Youth Services/AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Commercial Photography1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Interior Design7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)57 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Optometric Technician/Assistant2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 95 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training46 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 32 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fashion MerchandisingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Construction Management3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 21,939 students at College of DuPage including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 9,502 male students and 11,347 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total20,8496,88713,962
Male Students9,5023,3836,119
Female Students11,3473,5047,843

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At College of DuPage, there are 21,939 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 9,772 students were attending classes through distance learning (4,910 students are enrolled exclusively and 4,862 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment21,939
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses4,910
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses4,862
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses12,167

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