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Columbia College Chicago is a Comprehensive institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-1996
United States
Chicago, IL 60605-1996
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Deaf Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Advertising |
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| Communication |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Photojournalism |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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| Recording Arts Technology |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Programming |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sign Language Interpretation And Translation |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acoustics |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Dance |
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| Directing And Theatrical Production |
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| Documentary Production |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related |
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| Fashion/apparel Design |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Fine Arts Related |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Game And Interactive Media Design |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Illustration |
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| Interior Design |
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| Intermedia/multimedia |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Related |
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| Music Technology |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Musical Theater |
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| Photography |
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| Playwriting And Screenwriting |
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| Theater Design And Technology |
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| Theater/theater Arts Management |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,088
Applied
7,041
Accepted
6,568
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,022
Females Applied
4,507
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
3,066
Males Applied
2,534
Males Accepted
83%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.34
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Work samples are not required for admission, but we do invite you to upload any creative work you feel strengthens your application; portfolios may also be submitted for scholarship and award consideration; guidelines for portfolio submission by field of study can be found on our website |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | August 15th | November 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 577 | 520 | 640 | |
| SAT Math | 538 | 480 | 590 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
26,610
Private
Fees
1,146
Full-time student fees
16,000
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
Financial Aid
14,142
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,990
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,265
Avg. Loan Aid
18,096
Avg. Grant Aid
10,976
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
50%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
30%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,568
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
44%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.25% |
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| Black or African American | 13.14% |
| White or Caucasian | 53.14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.12% |
| Two or more races | 4.61% |
| Other | 3.46% |
Gender
Male (42.28%)
Female (57.72%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 34% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Manifest Urban Arts Festival, New Student Convocation and Wicked Week
Manifest Urban Arts Festival, New Student Convocation and Wicked Week
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, Columbia Pride, Muggles Association of Columbia, Improv Club and Student Athletics Association
Black Student Union, Columbia Pride, Muggles Association of Columbia, Improv Club and Student Athletics Association
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
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Basketball | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
926
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 278
Part-time - 648
Male - 512
Female - 414
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