Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL · private nonprofit · 5,368 undergraduates
Columbia College Chicago is a private nonprofit university in Chicago, IL with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 89% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
89%
Avg net price
$26,598/yr
sticker $51,889
Graduation rate
52%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
5,368
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What is Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate?
Columbia College Chicago has an acceptance rate of about 89%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
How much does Columbia College Chicago cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $26,598 per year at Columbia College Chicago after financial aid, versus a published cost of $51,889.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia College Chicago?
About 52% of students at Columbia College Chicago graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.