Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

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The cost of attending College of DuPage depends on if you are an in-district, out-of-district or out-of-state student.

In-District

In-District Dependent Independent
Tuition and Fees $4,800 $4,800
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,410 $1,410
Transportation $2,010 $2,010
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,912 $2,912
Living Expenses, including food and housing $5,014 $17,552
Total $16,146 $28,684

 

Out-of-District

Out-of-District Dependent Independent
Tuition and Fees $10,890 $10,890
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,410 $1,410
Transportation $2,010 $2,010
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,912 $2,912
Living Expenses, including food and housing $5,014 $17,552
Total $22,236 $34,774

 

Out-of-State

Out-of-State Dependent Independent
Tuition and Fees $12,990 $12,990
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,410 $1,410
Transportation $2,010 $2,010
Miscellaneous personal expenses $2,912 $2,912
Living Expenses, including food and housing $5,014 $17,552
Total $24,336 $36,874

 

In District Health Care Programs (Variable Tuition)

In District Dependent Independent
Tuition & Fees $9,030 $9,030
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment $1,410 $1,410
Transportation $2,010 $2,010
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,912 $2,912
Living Expenses, Including Food and Housing $5,014 $17,552
Total $20,376 $32,914

 

*Based on a nine month budget for attending full-time (15 credit hours/semester)

*Dependent Care: Students can request an adjustment be made to your Cost of Attendance to help with dependent care costs so you may attend class(es) at College of DuPage.

*Average loan fees of $52

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