Want to update the data for this profile?
Claim it!
Overview
Columbia College Chicago is a Comprehensive institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
600 S Michigan Ave, Room 301-B
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Contact
Derek Brinkley
Assistant Vice President Undergraduate Admissions
Email: dbrinkley@colum.edu
Phone: 312-369-7493
Assistant Vice President Undergraduate Admissions
Email: dbrinkley@colum.edu
Phone: 312-369-7493
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
Deaf Studies |
|
|
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
|
|
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Marketing/marketing Management, General |
|
|
Retail Management |
|
|
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Advertising |
|
|
Communication, General |
|
|
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
|
|
Journalism |
|
|
Photojournalism |
|
|
Public Relations/image Management |
|
|
Radio And Television |
|
|
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects |
|
|
Recording Arts Technology/technician |
|
|
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Programming/programmer, General |
|
|
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
|
|
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
|
|
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
|
|
English Language And Literature, General |
|
|
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation |
|
|
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
|
|
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
|
|
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
|
|
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
|
|
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Acoustics |
|
|
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Acting |
|
|
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
|
|
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General |
|
|
Cinematography And Film/video Production |
|
|
Commercial And Advertising Art |
|
|
Dance, General |
|
|
Design And Visual Communications, General |
|
|
Directing And Theatrical Production |
|
|
Documentary Production |
|
|
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
|
|
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other |
|
|
Fashion/apparel Design |
|
|
Film/cinema/media Studies |
|
|
Fine And Studio Arts Management |
|
|
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other |
|
|
Fine/studio Arts, General |
|
|
Game And Interactive Media Design |
|
|
Graphic Design |
|
|
Illustration |
|
|
Industrial And Product Design |
|
|
Interior Design |
|
|
Intermedia/multimedia |
|
|
Music Management |
|
|
Music Performance, General |
|
|
Music Technology |
|
|
Music Theory And Composition |
|
|
Music, General |
|
|
Music, Other |
|
|
Musical Theatre |
|
|
Photography |
|
|
Playwriting And Screenwriting |
|
|
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
|
|
Theatre/theatre Arts Management |
|
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,218
Applied
6,903
Accepted
6,493
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,576
Females Applied
4,425
Females Accepted
97%
Male Admissions
2,642
Males Applied
2,478
Males Accepted
94%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.41
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | ACT, SAT, AP, IB scores |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | August 1st | November 1st | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | August 15th | January 1st | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
|
75th %
|
|
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 480 | 618 | ||
SAT Math | 450 | 578 | ||
ACT Composite | 20 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,270
Private
Fees
1,450
Full-time student fees
9,000
Room & board
Financial Aid
22,320
Avg. Financial Aid Package
23,771
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,948
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,365
Avg. Loan Aid
7,084
Avg. Grant Aid
17,242
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
68.1%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
60%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,493
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
42%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 24.5% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 14.96% |
White or Caucasian | 47.24% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.12% |
Asian | 3.73% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
Two or more races | 5.02% |
Other | 1.16% |
Gender
Male (39.95%)
Female (60.05%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 33% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Manifest Urban Arts Festival and New Student Convocation
Manifest Urban Arts Festival and New Student Convocation
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Black Student Union, Student Athletics Association, Columbia Pride, Picture Perfect and Improv Club
Black Student Union, Student Athletics Association, Columbia Pride, Picture Perfect and Improv Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Marked security vehicle, segways and bicycles to provide rapid response to incidents
Marked security vehicle, segways and bicycles to provide rapid response to incidents
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | No | No | |
Soccer | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton | No | No | |
Basketball | No | No | |
Soccer | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No |
Faculty
879
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 246
Part-time - 633
Male - 488
Female - 391
Columbia College Chicago
×