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Private urban college in Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 6.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,195 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,788.
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News & Alerts
Columbia College Chicago Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$26,788
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
47
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (43)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
10-Year Earnings by Gender
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium