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College of DuPage

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Public University
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International

College of DuPage: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    College of DuPage is a public community college in the United States, with its main campus in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and additional campuses in Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville, and Westmont. It suits students who want a public institution with multiple campus locations and a small set of listed programmes across undergraduate and graduate levels.

  2. What you can study

    Students can study across 14 listed programmes at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD/doctorate levels. Example subjects and awards include Master of Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Master’s of Criminal Justice, Master’s of Psychology, Master’s Public Administration, Master’s Social Science, Ph.D. in Public Policy, and Criminal Justice-Undergraduate Online.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the college’s official admissions process and confirm the current entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and visa-related steps on the website. The college’s published information does not give programme-specific application details, so the admissions office is the place to confirm what is required for your chosen course.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee range here, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office before applying. Living costs will depend on where you stay in Illinois and whether you study near the main campus or one of the satellite campuses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it on the official website if you need to meet a language requirement. Before applying, check whether your programme is offered at the campus you plan to use, what immigration documents are needed, and whether any online or graduate options are open to international students.

  6. How it compares

    In the United States, College of DuPage is one of 2,515 higher education institutions, so it sits in a very crowded national landscape. Its main differentiators are its public status, community college setting, multiple Illinois campuses, and the fact that its published programme list is limited rather than broad.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about College of DuPage

What type of institution is College of DuPage?

It is a public community college.

Where is the main campus?

The main campus is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States.

Does it have other campuses?

Yes. It has satellite campuses in Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville, and Westmont, Illinois.

How many programmes are listed?

There are 14 listed programmes.

Overview

The College of DuPage (COD) is a public community college with its main campus in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and satellite campuses at Addison, Carol Stream, Naperville, and Westmont, Illinois, United States. The college serves more than 20,000 students residing in Illinois's Community College District 502.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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