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Private 4 Year

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment

6,646
Columbia College Chicago overview
Location Chicago, Illinois
Online colum.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Columbia College Chicago overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Columbia College Chicago, located in the South Loop of its namesake city, is an institution dedicated to the visual and performing arts, media, and business arts. Established in 1890, the college offers a distinctive urban campus environment surrounded by the cultural richness of downtown Chicago. The architecture blends modern and historic styles, reflecting its creative focus, and includes facilities such as a media production center. The college boasts arts-centric academic offerings, with popular majors including film and television, music, fine arts, and fashion studies. While Columbia College Chicago has an inclusive admissions policy, it maintains a selective process to curate a diverse and talented student body. On-campus housing is available, providing students with living-learning communities designed to enhance the educational experience.

Columbia College Chicago has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  6,288 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 358 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $29,270 plus fees of $1,756.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$29,270
Costs for Columbia College Chicago
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,700
Other Fees$1,756
Room and Board $18,000
Budget for Other Expenses$2,990
Total One Year Cost$53,716

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Columbia College Chicago students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 63%
Communication 12%
Business 9%
Communications Technology 6%
English and Literature 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024