Columbia College Chicago
tuition & fees
$32,520
graduate tuition & fees
$2,464
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
6,646
online students
69
Number of Programs
74
Financial Aid Amount
$17,738
Graduation Rate
47%
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 6,646 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 90.99% 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 90.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.00%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $60 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.99 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
Tuition & Fees
Columbia College Chicago's 2024 tuition & fees is $32,520 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.82% compared to the last year's rate ($31,026).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $2,464. The graduate tuition increased by 3.31% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $32,520 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $2,464 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 6,646 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 69 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Columbia College Chicago has 6,424 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 222 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,646 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,424 |
| Graduate Students | 222 |
| Online Enrollment | 69 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Columbia College Chicago offers 74 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 | 74 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 | ✗ |