College of DuPage is a public community college located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, founded in 1967 and serving the residents of DuPage County — one of the most populous and economically vibrant counties in the Midwest. With over 26,000 students, COD is the largest community college in Illinois and one of the largest in the United States. The Chaparrals compete in NJCAA athletics, and the college is known for its award-winning programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong transfer outcomes. More than 40 percent of international students successfully transfer to four-year colleges and universities after attending COD. The college offers comprehensive associate degree, certificate, and continuing education programs in healthcare, technology, business, and the arts, with students representing over 50 countries. College of DuPage is nationally recognized for academic quality and provides one of the most robust community education programs in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$11,520
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,750
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
