Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit University · 5,570 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
89.5%
Applications
7,079
Enrolled
959
Yield Rate
15.1%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$34,088
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,088
Average Net Price
$26,598

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$21,821
Family Income $30k–$48k
$22,285
Family Income $48k–$75k
$27,380
Family Income $75k–$110k
$32,896
Family Income Over $110k
$36,054

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
43.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
42.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
52.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
64.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
1.4%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
2,594

Top Fields of Study

  • Visual & Performing Arts: 770 graduates/year
  • Communications Technology: 236 graduates/year
  • Communication & Media: 116 graduates/year
  • English Language & Literature: 50 graduates/year
  • Business & Management: 49 graduates/year
  • Physical Sciences: 30 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.35
Application Trend
Declining demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
-0.6% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
78th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.