College of DuPage

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	22%

Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, DuPage CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of DuPage is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of DuPage is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at DuPage CC is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at DuPage CC is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at DuPage CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,750

Cost of attendance at College of DuPage in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,850

Cost of attendance at College of DuPage in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at College of DuPage received on average $7,545 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,545

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	649	35%	$5,195	$3,371,586
Other Federal Grant	827	44%	$5,281	$4,367,095
State Grant/Scholarships	605	32%	$2,297	$1,389,568
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	333	18%	$4,555	$1,516,691
Total Grant & Scholarships	964	52%	$7,545	$7,273,354

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of DuPage students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of DuPage students is 21.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.9%.

21.6%

asian 20.5% 48 students
African American 12.8% 26 students
white 25.5% 219 students
unknown 16.7% 6 students
hispanic 18.0% 87 students
International Students 44.7% 17 students
Mixed Race 19.2% 14 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

College of DuPage provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of DuPage offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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