Columbia College Chicago
tuition & fees
$31,026
graduate tuition & fees
$2,385
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
6,736
online students
14
Number of Programs
71
Financial Aid Amount
$16,542
Graduation Rate
51%
Columbia College Chicago is a Private, 4 years college located in Chicago, Illinois. Columbia College Chicago ranked 31st in Illinois Colleges and 78th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 6,736 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate is 95.64% last year (undergraduate school).
Columbia College Chicago is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Columbia College Chicago and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1996 |
| Phone | 312-369-1000 |
| WEB | www.colum.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.colum.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.colum.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.colum.edu/columbia-central/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://colum.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.colum.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | students.colum.edu/ssd/index.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Columbia College Chicago is 95.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.57%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $60 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.64 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.57 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
Tuition & Fees
Columbia College Chicago's 2023 tuition & fees is $31,026 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 11.66% compared to the last year's rate ($27,786).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $2,385. The graduate tuition increased by 1.49% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $31,026 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $2,385 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 6,736 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 14 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Columbia College Chicago has 6,493 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 243 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,736 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,493 |
| Graduate Students | 243 |
| Online Enrollment | 14 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
Columbia College Chicago offers 71 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Columbia College Chicago
| Number of programs | 71 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |