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.
Established
1890
Motto
Esse Quam Videri
Type
Private art college
91%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
6,294Students
15:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$42,195Earnings 10yr
$26,788Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate91.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$32,520
Room & Board$16,838
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$49,799
Average Net Price$26,788
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$21,821
$30–48K$22,285
$48–75K$27,380
$75–110K$32,896
$110K+$36,054
Programs (43)
Student Body
Undergrads
6,294
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 41%
Black 18%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate48.5%
Freshman Retention64.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$32,596
8 Years$37,399
10 Years$42,195
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$37,000
Men
$41,400
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia