Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL

Private nonprofit midsize campus City: Large 5,368 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$26,598per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$34,088published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$34,088published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
89%

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$42,19510 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Large
Residential character
Primarily residential — many students live on campus

Most common fields of study

  • Visual & performing arts74%
  • Communication & journalism7%
  • Communications technology6%
  • English language & literature5%
  • Physical sciences3%
  • Business & marketing3%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Columbia College Chicago.