College of DuPage (COD)
Public two-year college in Glen Ellyn, IL that costs an average of $5,165 a year after financial aid and graduates 24% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,165
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,188
PublicLarge suburb16,114 undergraduates
Cost of COD
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,693 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,680 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,870 |
| Books and supplies | $1,410 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,165 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,799 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,336 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,347 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,842 |
| $110,001+ | $13,122 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with COD's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 66% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $45,104 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,188 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 4th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $108 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 22% |
| Students with federal loans | 9.4% |
Majors and programs at COD
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (59)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 583 | $65,192 | $5,727 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 100 | $55,971 | $12,659 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 55 | $54,343 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 74 | $53,071 | $9,500 |
| Legal Support Services | 22 | $52,512 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 102 | $47,871 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 13 | $41,480 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 730 | $39,236 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 15 | $30,417 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 7 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 24 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 11 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 25 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 4 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 69 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 88 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 226 | — | $5,750 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 25 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 90 | — | $5,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 33 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 35 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 22 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 93 | — | $12,000 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 2 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 13 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 70 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 31 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 43 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 81 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 43 | — | — |
| Marketing | 39 | — | — |
| Mechanics and Repairers | 10 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 50 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 43 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 6 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 50 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (54)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 181 | $70,859 | $15,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 204 | $66,444 | $10,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 60 | $53,975 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 49 | $46,828 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 57 | $45,131 | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 29 | $44,502 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 43 | $44,190 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 81 | $38,049 | $13,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,523 | $37,899 | $9,152 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 476 | $33,133 | $7,307 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 54 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 4 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 10 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 13 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 26 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 23 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 117 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 51 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 16 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 20 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 27 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 57 | — | $14,573 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 35 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Engineering | 44 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 20 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 46 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 34 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 37 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 6 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 22 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 7 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 14 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 24 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 25 | — | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting | 17 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 6 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 26 | — | — |
| Social Work | 17 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 48 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove | $2,551 | — | $48,582 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | Chicago | $5,287 | — | $47,007 |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford | $3,385 | — | $44,656 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | Chicago | $6,462 | — | $42,885 |
| Parkland College | Champaign | $5,553 | — | $42,861 |
| Morton College | Cicero | $6,075 | — | $47,728 |
| John A Logan College | Carterville | $7,393 | — | $38,119 |
| Kishwaukee College | Malta | $4,358 | — | $43,671 |
About COD
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Glen Ellyn, IL |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 16,114 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | cod.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does COD cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,693 a year (tuition and fees: $4,680 in-state, $12,870 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,165 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,799.
How much do COD graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $51,188 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 19 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is COD's graduation rate?
24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.