by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what College of DuPage charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on COD costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At College of DuPage the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $11,850 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $9,750 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,950 | $900 | $11,850 |
| In-State | $8,850 | $900 | $9,750 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does College of DuPage cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. College of DuPage out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $11,850 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Illinois pay an average of $9,750 a year to attend COD, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how College of DuPage compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: College of DuPage Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state College of DuPage increased with an average annual rate of 0.21% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $9,790 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at COD to be $19,601, and $39,282 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.17% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $11,890.
This would result in a total cost of $23,801 for two years and $47,682 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at COD.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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