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Located in Chicago, Illinois, Columbia College Chicago is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. Columbia College Chicago has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student. 6,279 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 546 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $26,610 plus fees of $1,146.
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,146 |
| Room and Board | $16,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,856 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,212 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 63% |
| Communication | 12% |
| Business | 9% |
| Communications Technology | 6% |
| English and Literature | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144281 IPEDS survey data for Columbia College Chicago.
Current students may use the Columbia College Chicago GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.