Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001665
- Phone: (773) 777-7900
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,012Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Columbia College Chicago
4300 N Narragansett, Chicago, IL
Columbia College Chicago provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois and operated as a private institution. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled per year at Columbia College Chicago.
Areas of study offered at Columbia College Chicago include:
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Communication Technology
- English Language And Literature
- Interdisciplinary Studies
The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.colum.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Columbia College Chicago accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Columbia College Chicago has a total student population of about 6,800, where graduate students make up roughly 19% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $27,000-$32,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Per unit charges are around $1,000 for part time students
- The estimated cost for room and board is around $19,000, which includes fifteen meals provided per week
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 85% | $11,290 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 67% | $7,956 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Columbia College Chicago may provide services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Columbia College Chicago by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B, M)
- Public Relations (B)
- Multimedia (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
- Cinematography And Film (B, M)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Music Management (B)
- Music (B, M)
- Photography (B, M)
- Game Design (B)
- Fashion Design (B)
- Illustration (B)
- Dance (B)
- Interior Design (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (B)
- Art History (B)
- Design and Visual Communications
- Industrial Design
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Columbia College Chicago.
- Holy Cross College in Terre Haute, IN (73 miles away)
- Lincoln College in Lincoln, IL (149 miles away)
- Clarke University in Pella, IA (163 miles away)
- College for Creative Studies in Bloomfield Hills, MI (236 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001665
- Phone: (773) 777-7900
- School Homepage