Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
Columbia College Chicago is a private university located in Chicago, IL, serving approximately 6,294 students. It has an acceptance rate of 91%.
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Tuition
$32,520
Acceptance
91.17%
Students
6,479
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$32,520
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,520
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,838
Avg Off-Campus Living
$22,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
64%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91.17%
SAT range
814 - 1071
ACT range
12 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,479
Undergrads
6,294
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
68
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
28
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.95
Property Rate / 1,000
2.22
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Chicago
Violent Rate / 100k
513
Property Rate / 100k
2,401
Location
Institution does not report this
Chicago, IL 60605
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