College of DuPage is a public community college located in Glen Ellyn, IL. It offers 195 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of College of DuPage is $10,410 for Illinois residents and $12,510 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Illinois public community colleges' average ($12,224).

The school has 21,939 students, which is higher than Illinois community collleges' average (3,293). In addition, 4,910 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - COD
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
COD Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs12372NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agroecology and Sustainable AgricultureNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Ornamental HorticultureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Greenhouse Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and Management1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass Management NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 54 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Wine Steward/SommelierNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
American Sign Language (ASL)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management12 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fashion and Fabric Consultant5 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal12 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Creative WritingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific WritingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 673 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 121 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Library and Archives Assisting20 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 244 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police Science 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social Work 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Youth Services/Administration NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Research Methodology and Quantitative MethodsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
LineworkerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician6 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology15 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician20 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Commercial Photography1 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Interior Design7 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Audiology/AudiologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 28 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant6 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)57 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist8 completers
29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist14 completers
22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental Health Counseling/CounselorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Optometric Technician/Assistant2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 95 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training46 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 32 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping11 completers
26 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Resort ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Digital MarketingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fashion Merchandising 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations1 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Construction Management3 completers
8 completers
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) Enrollment

Of the 21,939 total students, 9,772 students enrolled through distance learning (4,910 students enrolled exclusively and 4,862 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

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for College of DuPage.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, 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%)