Acceptance Rate
89%
Chicago, IL
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
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Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
English Language and Literature, General
5 grads
General Studies
2 grads
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,422 undergrad • 148 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
41%
Black / African American
18%
Hispanic / Latino
28%
Asian
3%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Chicago, IL
Varsity Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
NAIA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$19,039
$30K – $48K
$19,993
$48K – $75K
$24,374
$75K – $110K
$28,985
$110K+
$30,955
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
66%
4 Years Graduation Rate
53%
6 Years Graduation Rate
59%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$42,195
66% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Columbia College Chicago and return in the fall. 53% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 59% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
53%
4-6 years
6%
Non-grad
41%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$29,270
Acceptance
89%
Undergrads
5,422
4-Year Grad Rate
53%
Endowment
$19M
Chicago, IL 60605-1996
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