Outcomes at Columbia College Chicago
Graduation Rate
51.55%
Transfer-out Rate
27.98%
Retention Rate
66.00%
The graduation rate at Columbia College Chicago is 51.55% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 667 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,294 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 53.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 27.98% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 66% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Columbia College Chicago and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Columbia College Chicago. 667 students have completed and 362 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 6 students still enrolled and 259 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,294 | 1,294 |
| Completers | 667 (51.55%) | 667 |
| Transfer-out | 362 (27.98%) | 362 |
| Still Enrolled | 6 (0.46%) | 6 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 259 (20.02%) | 259 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 542 students have completed in 4 years and additional 98 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 542 (41.89%) |
170 (32.69%) |
372 (48.06%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 98 (7.57%) |
47 (9.04%) |
51 (6.59%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 27 (2.09%) |
13 (2.50%) |
14 (1.81%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51.55% (667/1,294) | 44.23% (230/520) | 56.46% (437/774) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25.00% (1/4) | 0.00% (0/1) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 64.81% (35/54) | 41.67% (5/12) | 71.43% (30/42) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 33.90% (60/177) | 22.06% (15/68) | 41.28% (45/109) |
| Hispanic | 47.76% (117/245) | 46.00% (46/100) | 48.97% (71/145) |
| White | 58.25% (385/661) | 51.52% (136/264) | 62.72% (249/397) |
| Two or More Race | 40.51% (32/79) | 38.71% (12/31) | 41.67% (20/48) |
| Unknown | 43.75% (7/16) | 50.00% (6/12) | 25.00% (1/4) |