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College of DuPage SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate73.5%

At COD, getting in is often the starting point. With a 73.5% acceptance rate and 66% freshman retention, your strategy should focus on cost, program fit, and staying on track once you arrive. Since COD is test-optional, prep for the SAT or ACT if scores will help with placement or transfer planning.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

College of DuPage facts and stats

Quick Facts

College of DuPage is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 26,224. COD has a freshman retention rate of 66%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Location

Glen Ellyn, IL

Undergrad Enrollment26,224

Freshman Retention66%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio22:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key College of DuPage application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional COD, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, and make your last fall retake the latest test date whose scores will arrive before COD’s regular decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

COD’s in-state tuition is $9,750, while out-of-state tuition is $11,850. Students can use these figures as a starting point when planning for college costs and exploring financial aid options.

In-State Tuition$9,750

Out-of-State Tuition$11,850

Room and Board$15,072

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$20

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

COD’s out-of-state tuition is $11,850, while its in-state tuition is $9,750. Estimated room and board adds $15,072, so total costs can vary meaningfully based on living arrangements. Financial aid may reduce the amount students actually pay, depending on need and eligibility.