College of DuPage
About College of DuPage
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn is the largest community college in Illinois, teaching the western suburbs of Chicago. The sciences, allied health and nursing are its largest programs, and close to a third of its students move on to a four-year college.
Founded
1967
Location
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Students
16,114
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
25.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,560
Out-of-state: $12,750
Avg Net Price
$7,401
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$46,909
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
$20
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
25.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
65.7%
Transfer Out
30%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
17%
$/Student
$8.8K
Class Size
Large
The 25.2% graduation rate is below average, but 65.7% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,560
In-State
$12,750
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,410
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,554
After Financial Aid
$7,401
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,032
Receive Grants
20.1%
Take Loans
10%
Tuition is $4,560/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,401.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at College of DuPage fund their education.
While in School
20.1%
Get Grants
Free money
10%
Take Loans
Must repay
$28,617
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,410
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$110/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,410, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends College of DuPage.
Gender
53.3%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
16,114
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.6%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
30.1%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 42.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
16,114
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
College of DuPage fields 13 varsity teams with 469 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
13
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
469
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
71% / 29%
335
Men
134
Women
12
Men's Teams
10
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of College of DuPageearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$46,909
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$29K
794 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$23K
244 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$62K
103 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
95 grads
1yr Earnings
Computer Programming
—
54 grads
Design and Applied Arts
$31K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $47K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.