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College of DuPage
College of DuPage

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

The College of DuPage is a two-year community college situated in the suburban town of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The school has an open admissions policy and nontraditional students can gain college credits based on life experience. Top fields of study include nursing assistance, emergency medical technician, and cosmetology. The College of DuPage awards professional certifications and associate degrees in a variety of fields.

Average Net Price:
$7,566
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$7,566
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$10,650
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$12,750
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1410
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$3,576
$30k - $48k
$3,776
$48k - $75k
$7,500
$75k - $110k
$11,927
$110k+
$12,534
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,111
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,574
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,999

 

Students receiving state aid
34%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2438
Students receiving federal aid
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,574

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
19%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,220
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$99
Students receiving federal loans
18%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,188
Average Other Loans Per Year
$5,534

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1826
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$20
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
257
$30k - $48k
166
$48k - $75k
149
$75k - $110k
80
$110k+
65

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
23,216
Total Number of Undergrads
23,216
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
76

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
46%
54%
Residency
In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
17
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Hispanic
29%
White
43%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
37
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
9

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,500
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$99

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Evalina's Review

from WARRENVILLE, IL

I am enjoying my time at this college because I am able to navigate my way through classes, buildings, and homework through the help of counselors, friends, and friendly staff. I feel like I always ha...

Anthony's Review

from Glen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage is a unique school in the sense that it offers students of all backgrounds the opportunity to save money, while receiving a top notch education that they can take with them for the r...

Kasie-Marie's Review

from Naperville, IL

college of dupage has been the most amazing experience and has opened so many more doors for me than i ever thought possible from a community college. the tuition is affordable and 100% of the classes...