Columbia College Chicago

If you are applying to Columbia College Chicago, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is August 1 and the fee for the application is $25.

Students who apply to Columbia College Chicago for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than 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 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	11%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	38%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	17%
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	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	August 1	November 1

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Applying Early to Columbia College Chicago?

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Columbia College Chicago may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Columbia College Chicago directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive 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

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Columbia College Chicago

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

What's Most Important for Getting Into Columbia College Chicago?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Columbia College Chicago

Wondering what factors are considered by Columbia College Chicago 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
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	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. Check in 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
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
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, 39% submitted a class rank. At Columbia College Chicago 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 34% were in the top 25% and 70% 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	14%
3.75 and 3.99	14%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	16%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	16%
2.00 and 2.49	5%

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 highlights 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 consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

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.

In 2022, 38% of Columbia College Chicago's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 17% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be competitive with other Columbia College Chicago applicants, you should aim to score between 950 and 1180 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Columbia College Chicago 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1180 and 25% of scored lower than 950, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Columbia College Chicago students scored 578 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Columbia College Chicago students scored 618 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

To be most competitive at Columbia College Chicago, you should strive to earn between 20 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Columbia College Chicago's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Columbia College Chicago students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

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

• Spring 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 and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

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

✅ Columbia College Chicago is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate?

✅ Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate is 96%.

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

🟨 Columbia College Chicago may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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