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Of the 21 institutions in the county, six provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Chamberlain University-Illinois, Benedictine University and National Louis University.
At least 18,705 people applied to DuPage County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 72,318 students enrolled in the universities, including 50,394 in undergraduate and 21,924 in graduate programs. In total 8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (44.6%) and Hispanic (25.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Chamberlain University-Illinois stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 26,687 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Midwestern University-Downers Grove in DuPage County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central College | 5,099 | 3,110 | 2,695 |
| Pivot Point Academy | -- | -- | 119 |
| Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park | -- | -- | 31 |
| Illinois Media School | -- | -- | 26 |
| National University of Health Sciences | -- | -- | 498 |
| Universal Spa Training Academy | -- | -- | 105 |
| College of DuPage | -- | -- | 21,939 |
| G Skin & Beauty Institute | -- | -- | 468 |
| Oak Point University | -- | -- | 429 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Lombard | -- | -- | 86 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights | -- | -- | 145 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 55 | 50 | 26,687 |
| Benedictine University | 2,746 | 2,554 | 3,123 |
| The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology | -- | -- | 61 |
| ETI School of Skilled Trades | -- | -- | 323 |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | -- | -- | -- |
| Verve College | -- | -- | 226 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc | -- | -- | 1,216 |
| Wheaton College | 1,893 | 1,666 | 2,885 |
| Elmhurst University | 5,731 | 4,356 | 3,731 |
| National Louis University | 3,181 | 2,927 | 7,525 |
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