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Columbia College Chicago
Chicago,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate95%
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About Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Columbia College Chicago was founded in 1890. The college enrolls around 6,646 students per year, including 6,424 undergrad students.
Columbia College Chicago Acceptance Rate
It is not difficult to get into Columbia College Chicago. Columbia College Chicago admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 7,701 students applied to Columbia College Chicago and 7,298 were admitted.
| Columbia College Chicago Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 95% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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Columbia College Chicago is located Chicago.
If you would like to see Columbia College Chicago for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 290 to Chicago, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Midway International Airport.
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College Info
Columbia College Chicago Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Columbia College Chicago is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Columbia College Chicago is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Columbia College Chicago SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Columbia College Chicago Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$41,214
In State$41,214
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$30,734
$30,734
Fees
$1,480
$1,480
Housing
$9,000
$9,000
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Columbia College Chicago is like? There are approximately 6,646 students enrolled at Columbia College Chicago, including 6,424 undergraduate students and 222 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 60% percent are from IL and 40% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time5%
Part Time60%
In State40%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,646
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
95%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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