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Columbia College Chicago
  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL
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Columbia College Chicago
#137 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL
  • 2,734 reviews
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    Students at Columbia College Chicago

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 111 responses
    • I describe a Columbia College student as... artsy!
      36%
    • All of the Above
      13%
    • Individualist
      10%
    • Unique, different from every other school
      10%
    • "Create Change"
      7%
    • Different
      5%
    • Special snowflakes
      5%
    Female Undergrads
    60%
    Male Undergrads
    40%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      54%
    • Out-of-State
      43%
    • International
      2%
    • Unknown
      1%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      41%
    • 20-21
      36%
    • 22-24
      15%
    • Over 25
      7%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      28%
    • $30k-$48k
      16%
    • $49k-$75k
      15%
    • $76k-$110k
      12%
    • $110k+
      29%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    83%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 157 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 157 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      15%
    • Asian
      4%
    • Hispanic
      24%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      3%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    • White
      47%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 65 responses
    • Republican
      2%
    • Democratic
      49%
    • Independent
      12%
    • Other party not mentioned
      3%
    • I don't care about politics
      34%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 155 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      39%
    • Liberal
      34%
    • Moderate
      6%
    • Conservative
      1%
    • Very conservative
      2%
    • Libertarian
      1%
    • Not sure
      17%
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