Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

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	$4,992	$17,536
Total	$16,124	$28,668

 

Out-of-District

Out-of-District	Dependent	Independent
Tuition and Fees	$11,040	$11,040
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	$4,992	$17,536
Total	$22,364	$34,908

 

Out-of-State

Out-of-State	Dependent	Independent
Tuition and Fees	$13,200	$13,200
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	$4,992	$17,536
Total	$24,524	$37,068

 

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	$4,992	$17,536
Total	$20,354	$32,898

 

*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

*updated 07.21.2026