Columbia College Chicago
600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago, IL 60605
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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 | University |
| 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 |
| County | Cook County |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 578 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 1,000 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 1,578 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 12 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 18 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 30 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 590 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 1,018 |
| Total number of freshmen | 1,608 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 2,284 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 3,729 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 6,013 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 156 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 175 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 331 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 2,440 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 3,904 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 6,344 |
| Total enrollment | 6,344 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| White | 40% |
| 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 | 52 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
| Number of countries represented | 64 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 6% |
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| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $32,272 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,272 |
| Fees | $1,510 |
| Books and supplies | $1,900 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $23,400 |
| * 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 2024-2025 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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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 | 2022-2023 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $24,301 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 62% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,128 |
| Scholarship or grant | $22,620 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $22,312 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 63% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,066 |
| Scholarship or grant | $20,021 |
| 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 | 1,467 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 1,285 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 5,363 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 4,782 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 65% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $30,128 |
| 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 2022-2023 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Derek Brinkley |
| Admissions contact title | Assistant Vice President Undergraduate Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 312- |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 2,908 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2,557 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 590 |
| Number of female applicants | 4,965 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 4,621 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 1,018 |
| Total number of applicants | 7,873 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 7,178 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 1,608 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | January 15 |
| 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 |
| Interview | Required for some students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | ACT, SAT, AP, IB scores |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not 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) | 3.5 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 66% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 33% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 12% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 64% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 39% |
| Between four and five years | 7% |
| Between five and six years | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 815 |
| 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 | 77 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Black Student Union, Student Athletics Association, Columbia Pride, Picture Perfect, Improv Club |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 35% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 35% |
| 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 options | Co-ed |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 | 2,440 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 3,904 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 6,344 |
| Total enrollment | 6,344 |
| 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.) |