Columbia College Chicago
- 4 Year
- CHICAGO, IL
CollegeGrad School
Columbia College Chicago
- 4 Year
- CHICAGO, IL
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 2,757 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C
- Valuegrade C minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade unavailable
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade C
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B minus
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About
Columbia College Chicago Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Columbia Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96%
Application Deadline
January 18
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
Application Website
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Will You Get Into Columbia?
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Cost
Net Price
$25,262 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$20,992 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 148 responses57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 178 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 175 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Cinematography and Video Production181 Graduates
- Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects132 Graduates
- Fashion and Apparel Design85 Graduates
- Graphic Design69 Graduates
- Recording Arts Technician59 Graduates
- Radio and Television51 Graduates
- Creative Writing50 Graduates
- Game Design and Interactive Media50 Graduates
- Music History and Literature46 Graduates
- Marketing45 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,124 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
369
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
53%
Varsity Athletes
No data available
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
48%
Poll
89%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 159 responsesPoll
86%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 242 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,400 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
51%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%67%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 90 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Columbia College Chicago Reviews
Rating 3.64 out of 5 2,757 reviews
I love the diversity, acceptance and creativity found everywhere at Columbia! My innovative major-Contemporary, Jazz and Popular-music allows me to combine jazz studies, performance, production and composition while playing in a wide range of showcase ensembles and independent bands. My instructors all work in their fields and provide hands-on opportunities. As a freshman I was able to work in the field -- rearranging new music for a musical theater project with a composer out of LA-- and get paid due to an internship with a professor. We have wonderful guest artists and composers on campus for workshops and more every semester.A lot of amazing opportunities exist if you are open to them due to the thriving city of Chicago and strong connections/programs in LA. It is a school for artists and creatives from around the world that deserves better rankings on Niche, rankings more in keeping with the kudos it gets from Hollywood Reporter for its music and film programs!
Starting off my first year at Columbia College Chicago was an amazing an immersive experience into the world of art specifically photography and journalism regarding my photo journalism major. Located only 10 minutes from the bean and downtown Chicago, the campus is set in an amazing atmosphere with tons to do and see. Especially being in arts student, there are always activities and events occurring to either attend or perform at! The help from professors was extensive as well as resources and tools to fuel creativity. I’m looking forward to my further years at Columbia, and to start pursuing more jobs in my field using the long list of internships available through the school.
Though I have not attended Columbia yet, it is such a lively and inclusive school that has so much to offer. I went on a college tour there and everyone was very friendly and compassionate! I felt so welcomed as they were showing and explaining all of the amenities and everything the school has to offer. Columbia also has events that students of all majors can attend and be apart of, like theater productions! During the beginning of the year, there is a theater production of freshman, for freshman! Regardless of acting or singing abilities, everyone is able to participate, which makes me feel so welcomed there. There is just so much that Columbia College Chicago has to offer and I can't wait to experience it all myself!