Outcomes at COD
Graduation Rate
25.20%
Transfer-out Rate
27.05%
Retention Rate
66.00%
The graduation rate at College of DuPage is 25.20% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Illinois. 476 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,889 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 57.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 27.05% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 66% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between College of DuPage and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at College of DuPage. 476 students have completed and 511 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 304 students still enrolled and 598 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,889 | 991 | 898 |
| Completers | 476 (25.20%) | 216 (21.80%) | 260 (28.95%) |
| Transfer-out | 511 (27.05%) | 287 (28.96%) | 224 (24.94%) |
| Still Enrolled | 304 (16.09%) | 148 (14.93%) | 156 (17.37%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 598 (31.66%) | 340 (34.31%) | 258 (28.73%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 35 students have completed in 2 years and additional 67 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 476 (25.20%) |
216 (21.80%) |
260 (28.95%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 67 (3.55%) |
36 (3.63%) |
31 (3.45%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 409 (21.65%) |
180 (18.16%) |
229 (25.50%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 213 (11.28%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 35 (1.85%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 178 (9.42%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25.20% (476/1,889) | 21.80% (216/991) | 28.95% (260/898) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60.00% (3/5) | 50.00% (1/2) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Asian | 26.73% (58/217) | 15.60% (17/109) | 37.96% (41/108) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 12.69% (25/197) | 10.62% (12/113) | 15.48% (13/84) |
| Hispanic | 20.00% (92/460) | 17.13% (37/216) | 22.54% (55/244) |
| White | 29.35% (243/828) | 26.61% (120/451) | 32.63% (123/377) |
| Two or More Race | 26.56% (17/64) | 27.78% (10/36) | 25.00% (7/28) |
| Unknown | 29.11% (23/79) | 27.91% (12/43) | 30.56% (11/36) |