- The mission of College of DuPage is to be at the forefront of higher education, serving the needs of the community. The college will be the first place residents turn to for the highest quality education and cultural opportunities. The college will serve as a model of distincion for community college education.
School Highlights
College of DuPage serves 37,930 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 37,930 students
- In-state tuition: $10,981
- Out-state tuition: $13,081
- Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
College of DuPage ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,411 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of DuPage
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,411 staff
227 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of College of DuPage has grown by 58% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The College of DuPage diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
37,930 students
3,754 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
8,031 students
1,007 students
# Part-Time Students
29,899 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
379 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,031 students
1,007 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
29,899 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
26%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
46%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2293%
0.4%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $10,981 is more than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,081 is more than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$10,981
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,081
$10,847
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
58%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,839
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- College of DuPage (C.O.D.) is the comprehensive community college for Illinois Community College District 502, located 35 miles west of downtown Chicago in the village of Glen Ellyn, IL. Since its founding in 1967, the college has graduated more than a half million students. C.O.D. has become the largest single campus community college in the Midwest. Located throughout its district and accessible online, College of DuPage is all within your reach. College of DuPage offers courses and programs that span a broad range of interests and ages. We offer more than 35 programs with degrees that transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions. C.O.D. offers two-year degrees and certificates that allow you to do so. Continuing Education offers courses for almost all ages, whether it's a one-time special interest class, seminars or those for kids and teens or older adults. Local businesses and organizations can receive training and assistance through the Business and Professional Institute. Finally, our developmental programs cover such topics as English as a Second Language, GED and citizenship. Students can combine classroom instruction, reading and homework assignments with a visit through exciting travel-study classes that offer transferable college credit. Interdisciplinary Studies offerings include the Global Studies program, in which students focus on global perspectives by completing most or their general education requirements through blended seminars offered in a team-teaching approach. The Academic Support Center (ASC) offers a variety of ways to help students, whether it's through tutoring services, skills development or assistance in reading, writing, math and speech.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of DuPage cost?
College of DuPage's tuition is approximately $10,981 for In-State students and $13,081 for Out-State students.
What is College of DuPage's ranking?
College of DuPage ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Largest student body.
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