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Columbia College Chicago
- 600 South Michigan
- Chicago, IL 60605
- OPEID College Code: 00166500
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- General Phone: (312) 663-1600
- President: Warrick Carter
- Website: www.colum.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 12,021
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 27% | 26% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,054 | $3,325 | $4,649 | $5,292 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Number in Default | 167 | 139 | 129 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,773 | 2,768 | 2,372 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,584 | $16,768 | $16,018 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,584 | $16,768 | $16,018 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,346 | $1,346 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,018 | $11,556 | $11,080 |
| Other Expenses | $5,010 | $5,256 | $5,078 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,636 | $11,636 | $11,240 |
| Other Expenses | $5,010 | $5,542 | $5,354 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,010 | $5,542 | $5,354 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,958 | $34,926 | $33,476 |
| Out of State | $35,958 | $34,926 | $33,476 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $35,576 | $35,292 | $33,912 |
| Out of State | $35,576 | $35,292 | $33,912 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $23,940 | $23,656 | $22,672 |
| Out of State | $23,940 | $23,656 | $22,672 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,021 Undergraduate: 11,366 Graduate: 655
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,821 Female: 6,200
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,622 Female: 5,744
- Graduate Gender Male: 199 Female: 456
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,479 Part-Time: 1,542
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,075 Part-Time: 1,291
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 404 Part-Time: 251
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 157 | 1% |
| American Indian | 66 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,686 | 14% |
| Asian | 393 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,089 | 9% |
| White | 7,642 | 64% |
| Unknown | 988 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 98 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,547 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,720 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,647 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,283 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 351 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 159 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 132 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 79 | 0.7% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,417 | 1,039 | 2,378 |
| Faculty Status | 2,056 | 323 | 1,733 |
| Tenured Faculty | 183 | 183 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,254 | 323 | 1,931 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,254 | 323 | 1,931 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 190 | 190 | - |
| Other Professionals | 194 | 194 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 779 | 332 | 447 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 655 | 208 | 447 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,560 (323) | $68,050 (175) | $64,798 (148) |
| Professor | $70,265 (273) | $71,923 (148) | $68,301 (125) |
| Lecturer | $46,329 (50) | $46,816 (27) | $45,756 (23) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,560 (323) | $68,050 (175) | $64,798 (148) |
| Professor | $70,265 (273) | $71,923 (148) | $68,301 (125) |
| Lecturer | $46,329 (50) | $46,816 (27) | $45,756 (23) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 32% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| White | 40% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 30 | 12 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 15 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
