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
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 12,127
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- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
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- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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- www.colum.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $65.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 26% | 23% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,005 | $4,073 | $4,291 | $4,729 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.4% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Number in Default | 189 | 171 | 167 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,910 | 2,821 | 2,773 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $18,960 | $18,415 | $17,584 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,960 | $18,415 | $17,584 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,960 | $18,415 | $17,584 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,000 | $1,400 | $1,346 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,360 | $12,000 | $12,018 |
| Other Expenses | $3,800 | $5,400 | $5,010 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,360 | $12,000 | $11,636 |
| Other Expenses | $3,800 | $5,400 | $5,010 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,800 | $5,400 | $5,010 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $38,120 | $37,215 | $35,958 |
| In-State | $38,120 | $37,215 | $35,958 |
| Out of State | $38,120 | $37,215 | $35,958 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $38,120 | $37,215 | $35,576 |
| In-State | $38,120 | $37,215 | $35,576 |
| Out of State | $38,120 | $37,215 | $35,576 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $25,760 | $25,215 | $23,940 |
| In-State | $25,760 | $25,215 | $23,940 |
| Out of State | $25,760 | $25,215 | $23,940 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,127 Undergraduate: 11,592 Graduate: 535
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,709 Female: 6,418
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,542 Female: 6,050
- Graduate Gender Male: 167 Female: 368
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,748 Part-Time: 1,379
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,410 Part-Time: 1,182
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 338 Part-Time: 197
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 162 | 1% |
| American Indian | 68 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,900 | 16% |
| Asian | 414 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,217 | 10% |
| White | 7,476 | 62% |
| Unknown | 890 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 89 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,510 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,981 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,732 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,168 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 303 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 150 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 124 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 66 | 0.5% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.02% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,394 | 1,104 | 2,290 |
| Faculty Status | 2,176 | 354 | 1,822 |
| Tenured Faculty | 196 | 196 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,360 | 354 | 2,006 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,176 | 354 | 1,822 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 188 | 188 | - |
| Other Professionals | 274 | 213 | 61 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 572 | 349 | 223 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 441 | 218 | 223 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 12 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,468 (354) | $71,686 (189) | $66,927 (165) |
| Professor | $73,118 (286) | $75,970 (151) | $69,929 (135) |
| Lecturer | $54,115 (68) | $54,663 (38) | $53,420 (30) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,468 (354) | $71,686 (189) | $66,927 (165) |
| Professor | $73,118 (286) | $75,970 (151) | $69,929 (135) |
| Lecturer | $54,115 (68) | $54,663 (38) | $53,420 (30) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 43% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 35% |
| 6 Years | 37% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 10 | 15 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 34 | 30 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009