College of DuPage
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 630-942-2800 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1967 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 254 acres |
| County | Du Page |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 1,048 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 941 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 1,989 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 615 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 680 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 1,295 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 1,663 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 1,621 |
| Total number of freshmen | 3,284 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 3,697 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 3,445 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 7,142 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 7,048 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 9,026 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 16,074 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 10,745 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 12,471 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 23,216 |
| Total enrollment | 23,216 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| White | 44% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Number of states and territories represented | 17 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $9,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,970 |
| Fees | $900 |
| Books and supplies | $1,410 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $17,280 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | June 30 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for allied health programs |
| Number of male applicants | 12,824 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 9,038 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 1,663 |
| Number of female applicants | 19,352 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 14,622 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 1,621 |
| Total number of applicants | 32,176 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 23,660 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 3,284 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $20 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.75 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 68% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 248 |
| Student faculty ratio | 21:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 semester hours |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Other colleges of the Illinois Community College System |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (3058) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Main library name | College of DuPage Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 37 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Latino Ethnic Awareness Association, The Christian Group, Phi Theta Kappa, International Students Organization, Muslim Student Association |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 59% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 15% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 23,216 |