Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is an institution renowned for its focus on arts and media disciplines. Nestled in the vibrant city of Chicago, it provides a dynamic environment that fuels creativity and innovation.

5,570

Students

75%

Acceptance Rate

Undergrads

5,422

Classification

4 Year

Type

Private, Non-Profit

Religious Affiliation

None

Website

colum.edu

With a curriculum designed to blend hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge, Columbia College Chicago offers a fertile ground for aspiring artists, media professionals, and storytellers. The college's unique urban campus, infused with the cultural richness of Chicago, offers students countless opportunities for professional growth and creative expression. Whether in film, music, dance, or digital arts, Columbia cultivates a community where artistic visions can flourish. Students here are encouraged to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a creator in the modern world.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Columbia College Chicago?

75% acceptance rate

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Admission Standards

Grades & Testing

Average SAT score

Unknown

Testing

Unknown

Average High School GPA

3.47

Application Deadlines

Regular Application Deadline

August 1

Early Decision / Early Action?

No

The most important factors Columbia College Chicago considers when admitting students are:

•Academic GPA
•Alumni/AE Relation
•Application Essay

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Financials

See what it costs to attend Columbia College Chicago.

$ 63,836

Overall list price

$ 29,790

Average net price

$ 52,113

Merit Price™

Generous

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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Columbia College Chicago?

Urban

Campus Setting

Democrat

State vote for president

Weather

Sunny days

Cloudy

Average winter temp

32°

Average summer temp

73°

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Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Columbia College Chicago.

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

42%

4-year grad rate

52%

6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Columbia Chicago are:

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Fashion/Apparel Design

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Demographics

Who attends Columbia College Chicago?

50

States represented

46

Countries represented

No

State DEI laws

Student Body

Students

5,570

Women

62%

Men

38%

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Housing

What's it like living at Columbia College Chicago?

$22,848

Room & Board

34

%

Students on campus

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FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Columbia College Chicago?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.47.

How much does Columbia College Chicago cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $63,836 to attend Columbia Chicago.

How many people attend Columbia College Chicago?

5,570 people attend Columbia Chicago. 5,422 are undergraduate students and 148 are graduate students.

Where is Columbia College Chicago located?

Columbia College Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois. It is in an Urban environment.

Can I get into Columbia College Chicago with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 54% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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