by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for College of DuPage, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of DuPage amounted to $10,650 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,750. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $900 in-state and $900 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,750 | $11,850 |
| Fees | $900 | $900 |
| Total | $10,650 | $12,750 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much would College of DuPage charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how College of DuPage prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, College of DuPage is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the College of DuPage Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at College of DuPage has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,850 | $10,950 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,910 | $11,010 |
| One Year Ago | $9,510 | $11,610 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,750 | $11,850 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at COD has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $13,013 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.01%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,970. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.49%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $13,067.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,970 | $13,067 |
| In 2 Years | $11,300 | $13,392 |
| In 3 Years | $11,640 | $13,725 |
| In 4 Years | $11,990 | $14,066 |
| In 5 Years | $12,351 | $14,415 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $54,250, or about $45,900 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at College of DuPage, check out the College of DuPage Financial Aid page.
