College of DuPage Approves FY 2025 Budget

The College of DuPage Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2025 budget at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 20, following a scheduled public hearing.

The $355.2 million expenditure budget prioritizes service and facility enhancements to support student success. The fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2025.

Highlights include:

· Facility updates to enhance educational spaces, including a new greenhouse at the College’s Technical Education Center

· Hiring of five additional full-time faculty members to increase support and academic resources for new and returning students

· Continued renovations to the College’s Student Services Center, including workflow improvements to streamline core student services

“This budget continues our focus on strengthening services and improving access to support our students and their success,” said College of DuPage President Dr. Brian Caputo. “Key projects align with these efforts and with the College’s Strategic Long-Range Plan, which seeks to maintain our facilities while addressing future needs.”

The College’s annual budget is the culmination of six months of work, during which input is solicited from the College community and institutional needs are identified, prioritized and resourced.

Board Chair Christine Fenne applauded the work of the College’s finance team and the Board’s Budget Committee in crafting a document that balances fiduciary responsibility with the needs of the evolving higher education landscape.

“The Board prides itself on being strong financial stewards. Our 2025 spending plan illustrates our continued dedication to offering educational and enrichment opportunities, as well as resources to all those we serve,” she said.

College of DuPage is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Serving approximately 26,000 students each term, College of DuPage is the largest public community college in the state of Illinois. The College grants seven associate degrees and offers more than 170 career and technical certificates in over 50 areas of study.