College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr.
425 Fawell Blvd HS 2202H, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 · (630) 942-8331
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 94.76%210 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +1.5points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #136of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- −1.1points vs 95.87% (218 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #61of 117 ranked nearby
How College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr. graduates do on the CNA exam
94.76% of 210 first-time test-takers from College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 1.5 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #136 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers, and #61 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 95.87% of 218 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 1.1 points year over year.
With 210 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 0.5 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
See the best CNA programs in Chicago by pass rate · All 234 ranked Illinois programs
How College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr. stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 94.76%, College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr. is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 210 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 82 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 41 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 17 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0977 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 425 Fawell Blvd HS 2202H, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 DuPage County |
| Phone | (630) 942-8331 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Glen Ellyn
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of DuPage-Hybrid | Glen Ellyn | same ZIP | — |
| College of Dupage | Glen Ellyn | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Technology Center of DuPage | Addison | 5 mi | — |
| Blue Rock Training Center | Bloomingdale | 6 mi | 88.0% |
| Blue Rock Training Center-Hybrid | Bloomingdale | 6 mi | 92.3% |
| American Health Career Institute | Warrenville | 7 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr.'s CNA exam pass rate?
94.76% of 210 first-time test-takers from College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 1.5 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #136 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr. a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0977. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr.'s pass rate going up or down?
Down: 94.76% of 210 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 95.87% of 218 in 2024 (−1.1 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does College of DuPage - Westmont Ctr. compare with CNA programs nearby?
82 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 41 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William Rainey Harper Coll. - Conant H.S. in Palatine (100.0%, about 17 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Glen Ellyn?
The closest are College of DuPage-Hybrid in Glen Ellyn (about 1 mi), College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate), Technology Center of DuPage in Addison (about 5 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.