College of DuPage (COD) is the largest public community college in Illinois, USA. It was founded in 1967 and is located in Glen Ellyn, serving multiple communities including DuPage County, Cook County and Will County. The college's main campus covers an area of 273 acres and offers more than 150 degree and certificate programs in the humanities, STEM, business, health sciences and other fields. COD focuses on practice and transfer paths, and provides flexible learning methods such as online, hybrid and virtual classrooms. In addition, the college also excels in dual credit courses. In 2023, it ranked first among the 48 community colleges in Illinois, with 7,391 registered students.
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