Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
91.17%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Columbia College Chicago Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 91.17%. This means approximately 912 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 6,294 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
91.17%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $32,520 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,520 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $49,799 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $26,788 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 43.18% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 57.32% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Columbia College Chicago Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$32,520
Room and board
$16,838
Books and supplies
$1,800
Other expenses
$3,130
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$49,799
Average net price
$26,788
Average aid coverage
46%
$23,011 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Columbia College Chicago pays approximately $26,788 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Illinois average of $15,478 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Columbia College Chicago?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Columbia College Chicago net price
$26,788
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Columbia College Chicago Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $32,520 and average net price at $26,788. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$32,520
Current net price
$26,788
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
48.46%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$42,195
Undergraduates
6,294
10-Year Median Earnings - Columbia College Chicago vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Columbia College Chicago graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Columbia College Chicago?
Undergraduates
6,294
Completion rate
48.46%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
43.18%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
57.32%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 43.18% of Columbia College Chicago students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 57.32% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Columbia College Chicago
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Columbia College Chicago's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Columbia College Chicago lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Columbia College Chicago is listed at 600 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1996. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Columbia College Chicago with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Chicago | 91.17% | $32,520 | $26,788 | $42,195 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Similar Schools in Chicago
This local cluster focuses on nearby Chicago schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate?
Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 91.17%.
How much is Columbia College Chicago tuition?
Columbia College Chicago's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $32,520.
What is Columbia College Chicago's average net price?
Columbia College Chicago's average net price in the local dataset is $26,788.
What does Columbia College Chicago cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $21,821 for Columbia College Chicago students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Columbia College Chicago's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $42,195 for Columbia College Chicago.
Is Columbia College Chicago accredited?
Columbia College Chicago's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Columbia College Chicago?
The local dataset lists 6,294 undergraduate students at Columbia College Chicago.
What percentage of Columbia College Chicago students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Columbia College Chicago in the local dataset is 43.18%.
What is the federal loan rate at Columbia College Chicago?
The federal loan rate for Columbia College Chicago in the local dataset is 57.32%.
Where should I verify Columbia College Chicago data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Columbia College Chicago or the latest official federal education data.