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https://www.colum.edu/Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 312-369-1000 |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | 4-year college |
Date founded | 1890 |
Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's |
School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 382 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 559 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 944 |
Number of part time, freshmen men | 9 |
Number of part time, freshmen women | 6 |
Total number of part time freshmen | 15 |
Total number of freshmen men | 391 |
Total number of freshmen women | 565 |
Total number of freshmen | 959 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,972 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 3,198 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 5,174 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 118 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 129 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 248 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 2,090 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 3,327 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 5,422 |
Total enrollment | 5,422 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 3% |
Black | 18% |
Hispanic | 28% |
White | 39% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Percentage of students from out of state | 38% |
Number of states and territories represented | 51 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
Number of countries represented | 46 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 7% |
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Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
In-state tuition | $33,886 |
Out-of-state tuition | $33,886 |
Fees | $1,846 |
Books and supplies | $1,950 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $22,848 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Academic program/major | Yes |
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
School employees and their children | Yes |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
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Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), state financial aid form |
Application deadline (for fall term) | June 30 |
School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $26,523 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 57% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $3,192 |
Scholarship or grant | $24,748 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $24,250 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 57% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $4,144 |
Scholarship or grant | $21,856 |
Work study | $4,130 |
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 1,492 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 1,333 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 5,334 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 4,841 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 65% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $32,621 |
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
Need-based scholarships and grants | |
Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
Student employment | |
Work study | Yes |
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
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Admissions contact person | Derek Brinkley |
Admissions contact title | Assistant Vice President Undergraduate Admissions |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 3,137 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 2,328 |
Number of male applicants who enrolled | 391 |
Number of female applicants | 5,238 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 3,994 |
Number of female applicants who enrolled | 565 |
Total number of applicants | 8,375 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 6,322 |
Total number of applicants who enrolled | 956 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
Application fee | $25 |
Submit these items: | |
High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
Written essay or personal statement | Recommended, but not required |
High school GPA | Considered |
Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
Standardized test scores | Considered |
High school class rank | Considered |
Recommendations | Considered |
Application essay | Considered |
Character/personal qualities | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Talent or ability | Considered |
Extracurricular activities | Considered |
Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
Work experience | Considered |
Related to a school graduate | Considered |
First generation college student | Considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.52 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 68% |
Percentage in top 25% | 37% |
Percentage in top 10% | 15% |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 66% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 41% |
Between four and five years | 7% |
Between five and six years | 2% |
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Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 615 |
Student faculty ratio | 15:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
All students must meet: | |
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
Math or science requirement | Yes |
Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
Evenings | Yes |
On-line/distance learning | Yes |
Part time | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Weekends | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Honors program | Yes |
Student-designed major | Yes |
At these US schools or through this program | Semester in L.A., Comedy Studies at The Second City |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Army ROTC | Yes |
Air Force ROTC | Yes |
Naval ROTC | Yes |
Independent study | Yes |
International Baccalaureate | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (70) |
Computer lab available to students | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
Online registration for classes | Yes |
Main library name | Columbia College Chicago Library |
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Choral groups | Yes |
Drama or theater groups | Yes |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
TV station | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 80 |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 34% |
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 33% |
School owns or operates housing | Yes |
Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
Housing availability for first year students | No special consideration |
Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
Remedial education courses | Yes |
Health clinic | Yes |
Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
Psychological counseling | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
Housing | Yes |
Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
Late night transport service | Yes |
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Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
Career counseling | Yes |
Career interest testing | Yes |
Career library | Yes |
Job bank | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
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Grad admissions contact person | Sean Sullivan |
Grad admissions contact title | Administrative Assistant |
Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 312- |
Number of undergraduate men | 2,090 |
Number of undergraduate women | 3,327 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 5,417 |
Total enrollment | 5,422 |
Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
In-state tuition* | $30,480 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $30,480 |
Fees | $1,194 |
* Tuition may vary by program | |
Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |