Columbia College Chicago
tuition & fees
$34,088
graduate tuition & fees
$2,544
acceptance rate
89%
Student Population
5,570
online students
37
Number of Programs
76
Financial Aid Amount
$20,550
Graduation Rate
52%
Columbia College Chicago is a Private, 4 years college located in Chicago, Illinois. Columbia College Chicago ranked 44th in Illinois Colleges and 83rd in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 5,570 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 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 89.46% 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 89.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.14%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.46 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.14 % |
Tuition & Fees
Columbia College Chicago's 2025 tuition & fees is $34,088 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.82% compared to the last year's rate ($32,520).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $2,544. The graduate tuition increased by 3.25% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $34,088 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $2,544 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,570 students have enrolled at Columbia College Chicago (2024-2025). Among them, 37 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Columbia College Chicago has 5,422 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 148 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,570 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,422 |
| Graduate Students | 148 |
| Online Enrollment | 37 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Columbia College Chicago offers 76 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 | 76 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| 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 | ✗ |