College Of Dupage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137-6599 -
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The mission of College of DuPage is to be at the forefront of higher education, serving the needs of the community. The college will be the first place residents turn to for the highest quality education and cultural opportunities. The college will serve as a model of distincion for community college education....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Du Page County, IL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 8,909 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 17,123 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 26,032 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 31% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 16% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,676 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 16% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,565 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 7% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,451 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 11% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,052 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- College of DuPage (C.O.D.) is the comprehensive community college for Illinois Community College District 502, located 35 miles west of downtown Chicago in the village of Glen Ellyn, IL. Since its founding in 1967, the college has graduated more than a half million students. C.O.D. has become the largest single campus community college in the Midwest. Located throughout its district and accessible online, College of DuPage is all within your reach.
- College of DuPage offers courses and programs that span a broad range of interests and ages. We offer more than 35 programs with degrees that transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions. C.O.D. offers two-year degrees and certificates that allow you to do so. Continuing Education offers courses for almost all ages, whether it's a one-time special interest class, seminars or those for kids and teens or older adults. Local businesses and organizations can receive training and assistance through the Business and Professional Institute. Finally, our developmental programs cover such topics as English as a Second Language, GED and citizenship.
- Students can combine classroom instruction, reading and homework assignments with a visit through exciting travel-study classes that offer transferable college credit. Interdisciplinary Studies offerings include the Global Studies program, in which students focus on global perspectives by completing most or their general education requirements through blended seminars offered in a team-teaching approach.
- The Academic Support Center (ASC) offers a variety of ways to help students, whether it's through tutoring services, skills development or assistance in reading, writing, math and speech.
- Profile last updated: 07/25/2009.
In the News:
- Barrington-area artist Elizabeth Cameron featured at gallery (Daily Herald)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:18:18 am
The Gallery at The Garlands is now featuring its new Elizabeth Cameron Art Exhibit. Dogs, horses and people with their canine and equine friends are the primary subjects in the paintings of Cameron, a Barrington-area artist. - DuPage opening new H1N1 vaccine clinics (Daily Herald)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 06:54:11 pm
The DuPage County Health Department will open two new H1N1 vaccination clinics that can inoculate up to 9,000 people a day. - Culture Calendar (The Naperville Sun)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 12:05:47 pm
BOOKS Anderson's Bookshops: Joni Hirsch Blackman, author talk and booksigning, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Naperville. "Downtown Naperville." Ralph Covert, author talk and booksigning, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Downers Grove. "A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas ." At 5112 Main St. in Downers Grove and 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. Call 630-963-2665. DANCE Midwest Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker": Midwest Ballet ... - Five things to do (The Naperville Sun)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 12:05:47 pm
If you need something to do around town this week, here are some suggestions. - The Mix: Really cool things to do (Chicago Sun-Times)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:22:39 am
TWO FOR THE HOMETOWNR. Kelly entertains his hometown fans with concerts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress. $45-$75. Call (800) 745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.GRAVE MATTERSRosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood, celebrates its 150th anniversary with a free tour at 10 a.m. Saturday of some of its more notable residents ...
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- Triton College - 15,845 students - 12.8 mi. away - view location
- Moraine Valley Community College - 15,693 students - 15.8 mi. away - view location
- Morton College - 5,049 students - 16.0 mi. away - view location
- Harper College - 15,026 students - 16.0 mi. away - view location
- City Colleges Of Chicago-wilbur Wright College - 11,061 students - 16.6 mi. away - view location
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