Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.

The 2021 tuition & fees of Columbia College Chicago is $27,786. 87% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $12,540.

The school has a total enrollment of 6,769 and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $39,200. The salary range after graduation from Columbia College Chicago varies by field of study and the average salary range $18,200 to $34,400.

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Directory Information

Address	600 South Michigan, Chicago, IL 60605-1996
Phone	312-369-1000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
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Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

Columbia College Chicago Campus, Chicago, IL

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Columbia College Chicago are $27,786. For graduate programs, its 2021 graduate school tuition and fees are $2,350.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $27,816 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $2,380.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $39,200. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Business Administration and Management program shows the highest salary with $34,400 after graduating.

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Undergraduate	$27,786
Graduate	$2,350

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

Undergraduate	$27,816
Graduate	$2,380

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Columbia College Chicago is 90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26%. The average graduation rate is 50%. Total 6,769 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	90% Acceptance Rate / 26% Yield
Graduation Rate »	50%
Retention Rate	69%(full-time), 7% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.14% (14 to 1)
Student Population »	6,769 (6,542 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$12,540
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$39,200
Average Salary by Field of Study	$18,200 - $34,400

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Columbia College Chicago offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities
Online Class	Undergraduate,
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

It provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Columbia College Chicago. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,222. It also offers separate board/meal plans.