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Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL
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Acceptance Rate
91%
Enrollment
6,294
Graduation Rate
48%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,195
Retention Rate
64%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$32,520
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,520
Avg Net Price
$26,788
Room & Board
$16,838
Total COA
$49,799
Median Debt
$25,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$21,821
$30,001–48,000
$22,285
$48,001–75,000
$27,380
$75,001–110,000
$32,896
$110,001+
$36,054
Pell Grant Rate: 43%
Federal Loan Rate: 57%

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Sticker Price$49,358
Estimated Net Price$26,788 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
48%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,195
Retention Rate
64%
Median Debt
$25,000

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts
59.4%
Communications Technology
18.2%
Communication
8.9%
English
3.9%
Business & Marketing
3.8%
Physical Sciences
2.3%
Foreign Languages
1.5%
Interdisciplinary Studies
1.1%
Ethnic, Cultural & Gender Studies
0.5%
Computer Science
0.5%

Demographics

Men 38%Women 62%
White
40.7%
Black
17.6%
Hispanic
28.8%
Asian
3.5%
Two or More
4.5%
International
3.7%

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App Fee (International)$0

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.