School Overview
College of DuPage, commonly known as COD, is a two-year higher education institution in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. College of DuPage has branch campuses in Westmont, West Chicago, Naperville, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, and Addison.
The first of its kind in the entire Midwest, DuPage’s Homeland Security Education Center spans nearly 70,000 square feet and serves as headquarters for the Fire Science and Emergency Medical Service programs, the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy, the COD Police Department, and the Criminal Justice program. The center incudes laboratories for Immersive Interior Training, forensics, cybercrime, and SCBA training, as well as a mock courtroom.
DuPage’s Culinary and Hospitality Center encompasses 60,000 square feet and is home to a culinary amphitheater, two public gourmet restaurants, a hotel managed by Hospitality students, kitchens and bakeries, and COD’s television station and video production departments.
College of DuPage Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (630) 942-2800 |
| Website: | www.cod.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://admissions.cod.edu/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/Welcome.aspx |
| Address: | 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 26,901 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 22 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 21,269 (79% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,660 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $11,760 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 68% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,129 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
College of DuPage Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at College of DuPage.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 7 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 16 | 11 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 4 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 9 | 4 | |||
| Construction Trades | 1 | 2 | |||
| Education | 1 | 2 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 13 | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 6 | 3 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 26 | 12 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 6 | 3 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | 4 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 7 | 4 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 3 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | 5 | |||
| Grand total | 117 | 69 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at College of DuPage.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at College of DuPage and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,660 |
| Out-of-state | $11,760 |
| Books and supplies | $1,420 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,483 | 68% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 944 | 43% | $5,129 |
| Student loan aid | 1,276 | 58% | $4,786 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 7,191 | 25% | $4,436 |
| Federal student loans | 8,590 | 30% | $5,802 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for College of DuPage. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled College of DuPage students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
College of DuPage Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 26,901 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 26,901 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
College of DuPage Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
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