Important Academic Statistics

Total 21,939 students attended College of DuPage in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 267 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1,036 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 964 (full-time) and 1,251 (part-time).
The graduation rate of College of DuPage is 22% and transfer-out rate is 27%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population21,939
Graduation Rate22%
Number of Faculty1,303
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of College of DuPage is $12,510 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
46% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,403 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$12,510
Average Financial Amount$7,403

Offered Certificate Programs

College of DuPage offers 123 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 975 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate70140
Less than 1-Year Certificate670615
2 Years Certificate490220
Total1230975

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at College of DuPage are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 975 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 140 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 615 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 220 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 0 completers
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture0
Engineering Technology 2 completers
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 131 completers
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist10
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician0
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide121
Business 7 completers
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6
Meeting and Event Planning1
Total140
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 13 completers
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture5
Ornamental Horticulture4
Greenhouse Operations and Management4
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management0
Computer and Information Sciences 70 completers
Computer Programming, Specific Applications37
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications4
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design3
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration2
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications13
Network and System Administration/Administrator1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance10
Personal and Culinary Services 14 completers
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3
Culinary Arts/Chef Training7
Wine Steward/Sommelier4
Engineering Technology 23 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician6
Telecommunications Technology/Technician2
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology8
Instrumentation Technology/Technician2
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology3
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 6 completers
American Sign Language (ASL)1
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation5
Work and Family Studies 12 completers
Child Development6
Child Care and Support Services Management5
Child Care Provider/Assistant0
Fashion and Fabric Consultant1
English Language and Literature 14 completers
Creative Writing9
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing5
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0
Physical Sciences 2 completers
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology2
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 12 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science3
Homeland Security9
Human Services 1 completers
Social Work1
Social Sciences 3 completers
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods1
Geography2
Construction Trades 4 completers
Lineworker4
Mechanics and Repairers 13 completers
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician12
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1
Precision Production Trades 19 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4
Welding Technology/Welder15
Visual and Performing Arts 26 completers
Design and Visual Communications11
Interior Design12
Music3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 283 completers
Audiology/Audiologist1
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management23
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist41
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder15
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)22
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician3
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)149
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician0
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician29
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician0
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0
Business 100 completers
Business Administration and Management27
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping29
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1
Restaurant/Food Services Management0
Resort Management0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration25
Marketing/Marketing Management1
Digital Marketing3
Selling Skills and Sales Operations0
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations6
Total615
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 0 completers
Landscaping and Groundskeeping0
Plant Nursery Operations and Management0
Turf and Turfgrass Management0
Communications Technologies 1 completers
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant0
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1
Computer and Information Sciences 5 completers
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design3
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications2
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager0
Personal and Culinary Services 11 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist11
Engineering Technology 5 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)1
Robotics Technology/Technician2
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD0
Work and Family Studies 7 completers
Child Care and Support Services Management4
Fashion and Fabric Consultant3
Legal Studies 18 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18
Library Science 9 completers
Library and Archives Assisting9
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 0 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Homeland Security0
Human Services 1 completers
Social Work1
Youth Services/Administration0
Mechanics and Repairers 26 completers
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician5
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology10
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician11
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Welding Technology/Welder0
Visual and Performing Arts 6 completers
Commercial Photography3
Interior Design3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 115 completers
Medical/Clinical Assistant14
Anesthesiologist Assistant0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)45
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist5
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist2
Surgical Technology/Technologist11
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling5
Optometric Technician/Assistant0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training33
Business 13 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations0
Fashion Merchandising0
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations1
Construction Management2
Total220

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 21,939 students have enrolled into College of DuPage. By gender, 10,044 male and 11,895 female students are attending the school.
There are 9,883 White (45.05%), 1,580 Black/African American (7.20%), 5,756 Hispanic (26.24%), 2,497 Asian (11.38%), and 7,978 students with other races. 342 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total21,93910,04411,895
American Indian/Native American793940
Asian2,4971,1501,347
Black/African American1,580685895
Hispanic5,7562,3493,407
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White9,8834,8525,031
Two More540287253
Un-Known1,261556705
Non-resident Alien342125217

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