College of DuPage
- Public
College of DuPage: international tuition 10,560 USD per year, one-year total cost 26,981 USD. Need-based aid is not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115.
COD states it does not offer financial assistance to international students, so Vietnamese applicants should not expect institutional need-based aid. Merit awards like the Trustees Scholarship seem aimed at U.S. high school students, but pages do not address international students explicitly.
Getting in. Neither the school's site nor College Scorecard gives an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 115+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 26,981 USD, before any scholarship. There are 3 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 1,321 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 30/6. You apply through International I-20 application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at College of DuPage?
International tuition is 10,560 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 26,981 USD.
Does College of DuPage offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is not open to international students. COD states it does not offer financial assistance to international students, so Vietnamese applicants should not expect institutional need-based aid. Merit awards like the Trustees Scholarship seem aimed at U.S. high school students, but pages do not address international students explicitly.
What English scores does College of DuPage require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
This is tuition plus fees for one 9-month academic year for F-1 students, based on the minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearNo page says first-year international students are automatically considered for merit with admission; the automatic merit line appears only on the transfer-student page.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether international admission considers ability to pay (need-blind), so no conclusion can be drawn.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo international aid form is described because COD gives no aid to this group; the CSS Profile is mentioned only on the page about transferring to other schools.
Scholarships at this school
College of DuPage Foundation ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible; criteria vary by scholarship.
Deadline: Fall: Feb. 1 - April 15; Spring: Sept. 1 - Nov. 1
JumpStart ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page requires specified COD GED or ELA completion and District 502 residence, but does not state international-student status.
- First year only
Trustees Scholarship ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
It requires a U.S. high school, District 502 residence and a FAFSA/ALT or waiver, so it is unlikely to fit Vietnamese students; the page does not mention international students explicitly.
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiProof of high school graduation and official transcripts are needed, with an official English translation if not in English.Required
- EssaysiA one-page English essay on academic background and educational and career goals is required.Required
- Proof of fundsiA notarized affidavit of financial support and an official bank statement covering one academic year are required.Required
- English proficiencyiTOEFL iBT, IELTS or DET must be submitted for admission, unless an exemption applies.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 696 United States schools that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- International application deadline for Spring semesterApplicationabout31days
- International application deadline for Summer semesterApplication+137 days
- International application deadline for Fall semesterApplication+258 days
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data