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Columbia College Chicago

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Columbia College Chicago is a Private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL. The school... has approximately 6934 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $72,793. The average age of students entering Columbia College Chicago is 21. The most popular programs at the Columbia College Chicago are: Visual And Performing Arts (62%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (12%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%), Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services (7%) and English Language And Literature (4%).


Tuition & Fees
$26,474
Admissions Rate
92%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,500
Students Receiving Federal Loans
68%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$265

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Columbia College Chicago.

Tuition & Fees
$26,474
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$15,081
Total Expected Costs
$41,555

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$31,597
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $28,875
$30,001 - $48,000 $28,966
$48,001 - $75,000 $31,319
$75,001 - $110,000 $33,988
$110,000 + $34,317

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Columbia College Chicago.

6,934 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 42%

Female Students: 58%

92% Full Time / 8% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 21

Low Income Students: 35%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the Columbia College Chicago with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$25,500
Students Receiving Federal Loans
68%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$265

The graduation rate at the Columbia College Chicago is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
44%
Students who Return after their First Year
66%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Columbia College Chicago.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education

Most Popular Programs
  • Visual And Performing Arts (62%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (12%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%)
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services (7%)
  • English Language And Literature (4%)