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Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
At a glance

89.5%

Acceptance rate

$26,788

Avg net price

6,294

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Priority application deadline for all programs and all terms

Nov 1, 2026

Application deadline for all programs not specifically listed under the December 1 deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with Common App or the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$32,272
Required fees
$1,816
Food and housing
$20,629
Books and supplies
$1,900
Other expenses
$3,290
Total
$59,907
Total by year
  1. $48,21219–20
  2. $48,69820–21
  3. $48,69821–22
  4. $53,71622–23
  5. $54,28823–24
  6. $59,90724–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $26,788 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation39%
6-year graduation48%
Retention rate64%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$42,195
Median debt$25,000
Campus
Enrollment6,294
Student-faculty ratio15:1
SettingCity
HSI