Columbia College Chicago
Private college · Chicago, IL · 5,368 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
89%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$36,529
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$58,050
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
47%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Columbia College Chicago?
Columbia College Chicago accepts about 89 of every 100 applicants (89%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Columbia College Chicago is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Columbia College Chicago's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Columbia College Chicago cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $58,050 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $36,529 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $37,344 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$37,344
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$37,344
- Room & board$20,429
- Total cost of attendance$58,050
- Average net price after grants$36,529
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications, Communications Technology.
Columbia College Chicago FAQ
- What is Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate?
- 89% — accessible.
- Is Columbia College Chicago test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Columbia College Chicago is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Columbia College Chicago's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Columbia College Chicago cost?
- About $58,050 a year before aid; $36,529 on average after grants.
- What is Columbia College Chicago's FAFSA school code?
- 001665. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Columbia College Chicago receives your information.
- What is Columbia College Chicago's graduation rate?
- 47% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Columbia College Chicago
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL | 90% | 880–1100 | $14,013 | 61% |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | 88% | 990–1210 | $17,829 | 67% |
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| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | 87% | 1260–1470 | $26,059 | 82% |
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