Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification
The Columbia College Chicago's 2024 tuition & fees is $32,520 for the academic year 2023-2024. 93% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $17,738.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 6,646 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Columbia College Chicago ranked 31st in Illinois Colleges rankings. Columbia College Chicago is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Columbia College Chicago is $32,520. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $2,464.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $34,086 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $2,546.
Undergraduate$32,520
Graduate$2,464
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$34,086
Graduate$2,546
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Columbia College Chicago is 90.99% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.00%. The average graduation rate is 47%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 6,646 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Columbia College Chicago Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »90.99% Acceptance Rate / 22.00% Yield
Graduation Rate »47%
Retention Rate67%(full-time), 13% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.67% (15 to 1)
Student Population »6,646 (6,424 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$17,738

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.
Columbia College Chicago Offered Programs
Graduate Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Columbia College Chicago offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Columbia College Chicago
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Columbia College Chicago Directory Information

Address600 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1996
Phone312-369-1000
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
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Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
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