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Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a medium, private institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1890, Columbia College Chicago offers undergraduate degrees in 43 majors.
Key stats
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
94.8%
SAT score average
N/A
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
3.5
Application fee
$25
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Columbia College Chicago is known for one of its top majors: Design and Applied Arts. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Other
Business and Management
Public Policy and Administration
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Popular majors
Design and Applied Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Graphic Communications
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Music
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$31,026
Additional expenses
Room & board
$18,000
Books & supplies
$1,700
Other expenses
$2,990
Cost of attendance*
$53,716
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$31,026
Additional expenses
Room & board
$18,000
Books & supplies
$1,700
Other expenses
$2,990
Cost of attendance*
$53,716
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Columbia College Chicago has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,378, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.
Total enrollment
6,529Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
39%
African American %
17%
Hispanic American %
28%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
9%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Black student union
Student athletics association
Columbia pride
Picture perfect
Improv club

Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Columbia College Chicago to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Columbia College Chicago?
Columbia College Chicago is located in Chicago, il.
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia College Chicago?
The acceptance rate for Columbia College Chicago is 95%.
What’s the average GPA for Columbia College Chicago?
The average high school GPA for Columbia College Chicago students was 3.5.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Columbia College Chicago?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Columbia College Chicago including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $214,864.
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