College of DuPage

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,240

2.73% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$5,440

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.04%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

20,849

33% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21.6%

417 Graduates

About

College of DuPage is a higher education institution located in DuPage County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of DuPage were Liberal Arts & Sciences (848 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (242 degrees), and General Studies (114 degrees).

In 2021, 3,289 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of DuPage. 58.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,777 degrees), 2.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (765 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of DuPage is $3,240, which is $−4,728 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at College of DuPage is $3,240, which is $−4,728 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,440.

In 2021, 50% of undergraduate students attending College of DuPage received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,240

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at College of DuPage was $3,240. The cost of tuition at College of DuPage is $−4,728 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of DuPage (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,440

2021 Value

22.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 College of DuPage had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,440. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of College of DuPage grew by 22.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of DuPage (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,626

Room and Board

$1,380

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of DuPage was of $9,626 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.59% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,380. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.289% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of DuPage (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at College of DuPage received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 51.5% with respect to 2020, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of DuPage (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.04%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at College of DuPage was 3.04%, which represents 66 out of the 2168 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

College of DuPage had a total enrollment of 20,849 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at College of DuPage is 6,887 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,962. This means that 33% of students enrolled at College of DuPage are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of DuPage, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 7.61% Black or African American, 2.67% Two or More Races, and 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at College of DuPage in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.2%), followed by White Female (21.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of DuPage in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,849 students. The full-time enrollment at College of DuPage is 6,887 and the part-time enrollment is 13,962. This means that 33% of students enrolled at College of DuPage are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of DuPage (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of DuPage was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), College of DuPage had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of DuPage (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
9,580 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,640 enrolled students
Asian
2,366 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of DuPage is 45.9% White, 27.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 7.61% Black or African American, 2.67% Two or More Races, and 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 841 students (4.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 569 more women than men received degrees from College of DuPage. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of DuPage is white (1,777 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (765 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of DuPage is Liberal Arts & Sciences (848 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (242 degrees) and General Studies (114 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of DuPage, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (26 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (37 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (242 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of DuPage are Software developers (497,031 people), Other managers (150,653 people), Computer occupations, all other (121,039 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (116,625 people), and Computer & information systems managers (112,450 people).

The most specialized majors at College of DuPage in 2021 are Library Science (26 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (37 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (242 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (962 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (228 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of DuPage are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at College of DuPage are Library Science (26 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (37 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (242 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (962 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (228 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of DuPage are Computer Systems Design (562,312 people), Elementary & secondary schools (250,859 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (158,164 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (146,840 people), and Insurance carriers (91,053 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of DuPage.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
848 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
242 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
114 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at College of DuPage was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 848 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at College of DuPage according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,360

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,929

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,360 degrees were awarded to men at College of DuPage, which is 0.705 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,929).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of DuPage by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 356 degrees were awarded to men at College of DuPage in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.724 times less than the 492 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 492 degrees were awarded to men at College of DuPage in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.38 times more than the 356 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from College of DuPage completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (28.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at College of DuPage is Female and Asian (28.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.68% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,777 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
765 degrees awarded
Asian
347 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of DuPage is white (1,777 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (765 degrees).

1.4% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
981 degrees awarded
White Male
796 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
477 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of DuPage is white female (981 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (796 degrees).

Operations

College of DuPage has an endowment valued at nearly $18.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 600k (3.32%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, College of DuPage had a total salary expenditure of 314M. College of DuPage employs 123 Professors, 67 Associate professors and 50 Assistant professors. Most academics at College of DuPage are Male Professor (62), Female Professor (61), and Male Associate professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of DuPage are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 134 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 123 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees.

Endowment

$18.1M

2021 Endowment

32.2%

growth from 2020

College of DuPage has an endowment valued at about $18.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of College of DuPage grew 32.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of DuPage (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$107M

2021 Salaries

1.54%

decline from 2020

In 2021, College of DuPage paid a median of $107M in salaries, which represents 34.1% of their overall expenditure ($314M) and a 1.54% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28.6M

Instructional Salaries

256

Number of Employees

In 2021, College of DuPage paid a total of $28.6M to 256 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

123 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

134 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of DuPage were Professor with 123 employees, Associate professor with 67 employees, and Assistant professor with 50 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of DuPage were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 134 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 123 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of DuPage was Male Professor with 62 employees, Female Professor with 61 employees, and Male Associate professor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of DuPage.