Columbia College Chicago

Overview

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

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Deaf Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication
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
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
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
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance
Directing And Theatrical Production
Documentary Production
Dramatic/theater Arts
Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related
Fashion/apparel Design
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine Arts Related
Fine/studio Arts
Game And Interactive Media Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
Intermedia/multimedia
Music
Music Management
Music Performance
Music Related
Music Technology
Music Theory And Composition
Musical Theater
Photography
Playwriting And Screenwriting
Theater Design And Technology
Theater/theater Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,088

Applied

7,041

Accepted

6,568

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,022

Females Applied

4,507

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,066

Males Applied

2,534

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.34

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Work samples aren't 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
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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	577	520	640
SAT Math	538	480	590
ACT Composite	23	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,610

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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

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

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
Basketball	No		No
Soccer		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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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