by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at College of DuPage, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $325 per credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $395 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $325 | $395 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at College of DuPage appear below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $900 in-state and $900 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,750 | $11,850 |
| Fees | $900 | $900 |
| Total | $10,650 | $12,750 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at College of DuPage has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,850 | $10,950 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,910 | $11,010 |
| One Year Ago | $9,510 | $11,610 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,750 | $11,850 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.1%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $13,013 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For information on financial aid at College of DuPage, check out the College of DuPage Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the College of DuPage Tuition & Fees page.