College Of Dupage

425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137-6599 - View a map of this school Map

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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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School Overview:

  • College Of Dupage
  • 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.

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  • Culture Calendar (The Naperville Sun)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 10:37:52 am
    ARTISTS/CRAFTERS Marklund's 2009 Holiday Craft Fair: Crafters soughter for Marklund's 2009 Holiday Craft Fair, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Marklund Hyde Center, 1 South 450 Wyatt Dr. Geneva. Call 630-593-5475 or e-mail pszarzynski@marklund.org. AUDITIONS Village Theater Guild: Auditions for "Rabbit Hole" will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at ...
  • COD collecting Toys for Tots (The Glen Ellyn Sun)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 10:17:01 am
    For the seventh consecutive year, College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn will serve as a dropoff site for the annual Toys for Tots collection organized by the United States Marine Corp.
  • Infant Welfare group plans fundraiser (The Glen Ellyn Sun)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 10:16:47 am
    Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare will hold its second annual Jammin' in Jeans fundraiser from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at 536 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn.
  • Five Things to Do (The Wheaton Sun)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 10:13:55 am
    'Company': Village Theatre Guild is performing "Company" at 8 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7 at 3S020 Park Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. Call 630-469-8230 or visit www.villagetheatreguild.org.
  • Culture Calendar (The Wheaton Sun)
    posted on November 6, 2009 at 10:13:45 am
    ARTISTS/CRAFTERS

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