A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at COD are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 26% more female students than male students enrolled at College of DuPage with a gender ratio of 19% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, COD has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
19%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,551
|
| Women |
4,480
|
COD serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
42% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 33.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144865 IPEDS survey data for College of DuPage.
Last updated February 24, 2025