Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is not difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Columbia College Chicago is 95%. Out of 7,701 applications received in 2023, 7,298 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Columbia College Chicago, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/1 and the fee for the application is $25.

Students who apply to Columbia College Chicago for fall should hear back from Columbia College Chicago by November 1.

Columbia College Chicago Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Columbia College Chicago's admissions stats.

Columbia College Chicago 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	9.6%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Columbia College Chicago Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Columbia College Chicago.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	November 1

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Applying Early to Columbia College Chicago?

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Columbia College Chicago does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Columbia College Chicago Admissions

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Transferring to Columbia College Chicago

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Columbia College Chicago Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Columbia College Chicago

What does Columbia College Chicago consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Columbia College Chicago for more information on admission factors.

Columbia College Chicago 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Columbia College Chicago, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Columbia College Chicago's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	ACT, SAT, AP, IB scores
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Columbia College Chicago?

Students admitted to Columbia College Chicago have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 43.65% submitted a class rank. At Columbia College Chicago 9.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 31.5% were in the top 25% and 64.1% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Columbia College Chicago, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	20.33%
3.75 and 3.99	13.44%
3.50 and 3.74	17.44%
3.25 and 3.49	14.1%
3.00 and 3.24	12.39%
2.50 and 2.9	15.34%
2.00 and 2.49	6.62%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Columbia College Chicago directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Columbia College Chicago does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Columbia College Chicago

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Columbia College Chicago.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Columbia College Chicago during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Columbia College Chicago Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Columbia College Chicago?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Columbia College Chicago.

Does Columbia College Chicago accept transfer credits?

✅ Columbia College Chicago accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Columbia College Chicago accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Columbia College Chicago accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Columbia College Chicago accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Columbia College Chicago?

✅ Columbia College Chicago is not test optional.

What is Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate?

✅ Columbia College Chicago has an acceptance rate of 95%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Columbia College Chicago?

❌ Columbia College Chicago does not offer early decision.

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