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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at College of DuPage was $5,440. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at DuPage CC

DuPage CC net price calculator

$5,440

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of DuPage CC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $5,440 $1,596 (23%) $2,711 $4,233 $7,631 $11,619 $11,603
2021 $7,036 $648 (10%) $3,797 $4,907 $8,624 $10,899 $11,574
2020 $6,388 $664 (12%) $5,478 $6,455 $9,558 $12,206 $12,328
2019 $5,724 $625 (10%) $4,451 $5,589 $8,708 $10,995 $11,190
2018 $6,349 $903 (12%) $5,201 $5,941 $8,182 $8,747 $8,310
2017 $7,252 $207 (3%) $6,180 $6,973 $8,966 $10,911
2016 $7,045 $134 (2%) $6,107 $6,909 $9,190 $10,530
2015 $7,179 $127 (2%) $6,034 $7,140 $9,354 $9,483 $5,865
2014 $7,052 -- $6,066 $7,348 $9,074 $10,042

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of College of DuPage's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $27,574 $2,688 (11%) $9,750 $16,424 $1,400
2021 $24,886 $285 (1%) $9,732 $13,774 $1,380
2020 $24,601 $342 (1%) $9,720 $13,497 $1,384
2019 $24,259 $103 $9,690 $13,185 $1,384
2018 $24,156 No change $9,660 $13,076 $1,420
2017 $24,156 $66 $9,660 $13,076 $1,420
2016 $24,090 $141 $9,810 $12,667 $1,613
2015 $24,231 $635 (3%) $9,930 $12,714 $1,587
2014 $23,596 $114 $9,811 $12,215 $1,570
2013 $23,482 -- $10,336 $11,635 $1,511

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
DuPage CC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, DuPage CC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,400
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,400
How much is DuPage CC application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $20.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
DuPage CC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

College of DuPage cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $325 Not Available
For out-of-state students $395 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by College of DuPage during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered