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Columbia College Chicago

Tuition
32,520
Students
7,010
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

7,010

Graduation Rate

48%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.17%

Apply

7,873

Accepted

7,178

Attend

1,608

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$60

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not Applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$32,520

Out-of-State

$32,520

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,063

State/Local Grants

$6,618

Institutional/Scholarships

$14,781

Graduate

In-State

$2,464

Out-of-State

$2,464

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$20,295

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$16,838

Books & Supplies

$1,800

Personal Expenses

$3,130

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

77

Average Assistance

$16,154

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate48%

Student Faculty Ratio8:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Music Management

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Creative Writing
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • Music, Other
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies

Student Body

Students Enrolled7,010

Undergraduate

6,756

Graduate

254

Full-Time

95%

Part-Time

5%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

No data available for this section.

Women's

No data available for this section.

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No