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Overview

Columbia College Chicago is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1890, Columbia College Chicago is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 136-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 90-99%. It is considered a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. Columbia College Chicago also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Columbia College Chicago's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Columbia College Chicago's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Columbia College Chicago' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Columbia College Chicago's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym
Founded 1890
Motto Esse Quam Videri
To be, rather than to seem
Colours Periwinkle, gray, black and white
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Location

Address 600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago
60605-1996 Illinois
United States
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Columbia College Chicago Phone Number (312) 369 1000
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Columbia College Chicago is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Columbia College Chicago's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Columbia College Chicago as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Columbia College Chicago Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Columbia College Chicago is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Columbia College Chicago's academic range and degree level offering.



Columbia College Chicago: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

Columbia College Chicago Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Columbia College Chicago Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Columbia College Chicago categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Columbia College Chicago.



Columbia College Chicago: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Columbia College Chicago Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Columbia College Chicago website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Columbia College Chicago Admission Info


Columbia College Chicago's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Columbia College Chicago is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Columbia College Chicago's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Columbia College Chicago has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Columbia College Chicago's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Columbia College Chicago's Admission Office Admission Office

600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago 60605-1996
(312) 663 1600


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Columbia College Chicago's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Columbia College Chicago Size and Profile


Columbia College Chicago's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Columbia College Chicago has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Columbia College Chicago's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Columbia College Chicago's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


Columbia College Chicago's Control Type Control Type

Columbia College Chicago is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Columbia College Chicago's Entity Type Entity Type

Columbia College Chicago is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Columbia College Chicago's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Columbia College Chicago's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Columbia College Chicago's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Columbia College Chicago adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Columbia College Chicago's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Columbia College Chicago is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Columbia College Chicago Facilities


Columbia College Chicago's Library University Library

Yes Visit Columbia College Chicago's Library
Columbia College Chicago's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 201,626 physical volumes, 37,446 physical media, 999,208 digital/electronic media and 155 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 34 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Columbia College Chicago's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Columbia College Chicago's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Columbia College Chicago provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,158 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Columbia College Chicago's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Columbia College Chicago's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Columbia College Chicago Services


Columbia College Chicago's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Columbia College Chicago's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Columbia College Chicago's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Columbia College Chicago's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Columbia College Chicago's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Columbia College Chicago Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Columbia College Chicago consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Columbia College Chicago
  • School of Fine and Performing Arts
  • School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Media Arts

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Memberships and Affiliations

Columbia College Chicago Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Columbia College Chicago's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia College Chicago public or private?

Columbia College Chicago is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Columbia College Chicago profit or non-profit?

Columbia College Chicago is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Columbia College Chicago in terms of enrollment?

Columbia College Chicago has a student enrollment ranging from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Columbia College Chicago in terms of academic staff?

Columbia College Chicago's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is Columbia College Chicago a coeducational institution?

Columbia College Chicago is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Columbia College Chicago use?

Columbia College Chicago adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Columbia College Chicago affiliated with?

None.

Does Columbia College Chicago admit international students?

Yes.

What is Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Columbia College Chicago ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). International students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Columbia College Chicago located?

Columbia College Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Address: 600 South Michigan Avenue.

Is Columbia College Chicago accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Columbia College Chicago is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Columbia College Chicago offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Columbia College Chicago offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Columbia College Chicago have a university library?

Yes Columbia College Chicago's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 201,626 physical volumes, 37,446 physical media, 999,208 digital/electronic media and 155 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 34 full-time employees, including 10 librarians. Columbia College Chicago's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Columbia College Chicago provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Columbia College Chicago provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,158 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Columbia College Chicago have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Columbia College Chicago offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Columbia College Chicago offer career services?

Yes

Does Columbia College Chicago offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Columbia College Chicago have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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