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Woodridge, IL 60517
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w. www.westwood.edu
Westwood College-Dupage
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Information Summary
Ranks 3204th overall and 125th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
24.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,945 |
| Admission
Success rate |
32% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
69 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
44% / 24% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
634 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Woodridge, IL 60517
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,344 (31,344 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 11,607 (2.7 people per house) |
| Families | 8,229 (3.25 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,716 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,624 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 33 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 166 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 24,228 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,288 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Westwood College-Dupage?
Ranks 2106th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $13,284 | $13,284 | $13,284 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $484 | $484 | $484 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,945 | $14,945 | $14,945 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $27,178 | $27,178 | $27,178 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $18,602 | $18,602 | $18,602 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,845  $12,753 |
$11,845  $12,753 |
$11,845  $12,753 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,630  $2,192 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,397  $6,606 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,235  $5,627 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,507  $3,657 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 391 (262 male / 129 female) |
| Admitted | 127 (83 male / 44 female) |
| Admission rate | 32% |
| First-time Enrollment | 127 (83 male / 44 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 121 (79 male / 42 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 6 (4 male / 2 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 634 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Westwood College-Dupage use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Westwood College-Dupage accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Westwood College-Dupage Ranks 98th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,954 | 41 |  43% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,333 | 12 |  13% |
| Student Loan Aid | $10,733 | 93 |  98% |
| Any financial aid type | 94 |  99% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Westwood College-Dupage?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 44 | 42 | 86 |
Hispanic | 48 | 35 | 83 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 4 | 18 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | N/A | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 239 | 94 | 333 |
Race Unknown | 86 | 23 | 109 |
| Total | 436 | 198 | 634 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Westwood College-Dupage.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 7 | 34 | |
| 25 | 2 | 27 | |
| 9 | 11 | 20 | |
| 8 | 6 | 14 | |
| 9 | 3 | 12 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Westwood College-Dupage Ranks 3586th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $33,513 ($34,995 male / $29,067 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 8 (6 male / 2 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 58 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $51,900 |
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Westwood College-Dupage Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In particular, the university has a Accelerated Program. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Westwood College – DuPage is unique in its study options. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Westwood College – DuPage.
Westwood College-Dupage Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 36%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, alternatively did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Furthermore, The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Westwood College-Dupage Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at fifty-six percent scholarships per grants and forty-four percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Westwood College-Dupage Students
The school’s size is approximately five hundred and eighty-one degree-seeking undergrads. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting and Large city (250,000 – 499,999). The university is a Proprietary, Technical College, Four-year, Coed, where 36 percent of the applicants were admitted and Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Westwood College – DuPage offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting and Large city (250,000 – 499,999). In short, the school is located 20 miles from downtown Chicago.
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