College of DuPage

College of DuPage is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. College of DuPage was founded in 1967 and enrolls 23,903 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at College of DuPage! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of College of DuPage's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? College of DuPage students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at College of DuPage, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? College of DuPage has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at College of DuPage on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at College of DuPage on the Student Life page.

2021 College of DuPage Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	87%
In-State Tuition	$8,734
Out-of-State	$10,834
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is College of DuPage a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better sense of what College of DuPage offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

College of DuPage Acceptance Rate 2020

It is not competitive to get into College of DuPage. College of DuPage admitted 87% of all applicants in 2020. Last year, 3,360 students applied to College of DuPage and 2,918 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at College of DuPage

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at College of DuPage, around 68% come back their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook College of DuPage Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 59% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Tuition and Financial Aid at College of DuPage

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at College of DuPage. Based on this information, how does College of DuPage sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is College of DuPage a good school for you?

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Where is College of DuPage Located?

College of DuPage is located in the suburban setting of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, less than an hour from Chicago.

If you want to see College of DuPage for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 88 to Glen Ellyn, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what College of DuPage and Glen Ellyn are like without leaving home.

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