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College of DuPage

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL · Suburb · 16,114 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the College of DuPage (COD) is the state’s second-largest provider of undergraduate education, highly regarded for offering an affordable, university-caliber experience with seamless transfer pathways to top-tier four-year institutions. The college features state-of-the-art facilities housing premier programs in Nursing and Health Sciences, an acclaimed Culinary Arts program that runs an on-campus restaurant, and a distinctive "3+1" program that allows students to earn a partner university’s bachelor's degree entirely on COD's campus at a reduced tuition rate. Outside the classroom, students enjoy a vibrant, 273-acre campus culture that mirrors a traditional four-year university experience, complete with over 80 student organizations, competitive NJCAA athletics, and the professional McAninch Arts Center.


Wikipedia:The College of DuPage (COD) is a public community college with its main campus in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and satellite campuses at Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville, and Westmont, Illinois, United States. The college serves more than 20,000 students residing in Illinois's Community College District 502.

Location
Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137-6599 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
13 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,554
Out-of-state COA
$23,744
Avg net price
$7,401
In-state tuition
$4,560
Out-of-state tuition
$12,750
Books & supplies
$1,410/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,032
$30–48k
$4,390
$48–75k
$8,431
$75–110k
$12,717
$110k+
$15,308
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

College of DuPage accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
34%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
28%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,925
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,909
Median debt
$10,410
Monthly loan payment
$110
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$11,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,007
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
22
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$28,617
Independent students
31%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
56%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
29%
Black
9%
Asian
10%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$20M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
17%
Avg faculty salary
$13,397/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,820
Federal loan rate
10%

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