Columbia College Chicago

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Columbia College Chicago is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification. Columbia College Chicago is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

89% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 7,079 applied, 6,333 accepted, and 959 enrolled in Columbia College Chicago. 387 men and 463 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $34,088 for undergraduate programs and $2,544 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.82% compared to last year at Columbia College Chicago. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

6,069 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $19,081. For freshmen, 1,568 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $20,851. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,570 students enrolled Columbia College Chicago in 2025. By gender, 2,204 men and 3,366 women students are enrolled. There are 5,422 undergraduate and 148 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

76 Major Programs

18 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Columbia College Chicago is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 66% for full-time and 66% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 52% Transfer-out Rate 28% Retention Rate 66% Students to Faculty Ratio 15 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 795 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Columbia College Chicago and the average faculty salary is $83,908. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. There are 1,322 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $84,461. Number of Faculties 795 Average Faculty Salary $83,908 Number of Staffs 1,322 Average Staff Salary $84,461

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) Study Abroad Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Chicago, IL