Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Chicago, IL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 5,368 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,195.

89%

Acceptance

$26,598

Net price

5,368

Enrollment

52%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$26,598

Average net price

$34,088

In-state tuition

$34,088

Out-of-state tuition

$20,629

Room & board

$1,900

Books & supplies

$51,889

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

56%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$20,924

$30–48K

$21,423

$48–75K

$25,590

$75–110K

$31,677

$110K+

$36,436

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Visual & Performing Arts73.9%

Communications6.7%

Communications Tech6.1%

English4.6%

Physical Sciences3.4%

Business2.9%

Foreign Languages1.2%

Multidisciplinary0.5%

Ethnic & Gender Studies0.4%

Computer Science0.3%

After Graduation

$42,195

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,596

Median earnings (6 yrs)

52%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,551

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,368

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

25%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

40%

Hispanic

28%

Black

19%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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