Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. It enrolls about 6,529 students and admits roughly 91% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Chicago, IL 60605 |
| County | Cook County |
| Enrollment | 6,529 |
| Acceptance rate | 91% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,873 / 7,178 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $32,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $32,520 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 48% |
| Transfer-out rate | 31% |
| Full-time retention rate | 64% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| Website | www.colum.edu/ |
| Phone | 3123691000 |
Admissions
About 7,873 students applied and 7,178 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,608 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $32,520 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,432 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 48% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Columbia College Chicago is in Chicago, IL, Cook County. Its coordinates are 41.8743, -87.6247.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia College Chicago?
About 91% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,873 applicants.
How much does Columbia College Chicago cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $32,520 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Columbia College Chicago?
About 6,529 students are enrolled.