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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
2.4Average
91%
Open Admissions
48%
Graduation
About Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Chicago, Illinois. With an enrollment of approximately 6,294 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 91%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 48%. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,195 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $26,788 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
91%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
48%
Enrollment
6,294
Total students
Median Earnings
$42,195
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$32,520
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,520
Per year
Average Net Price
$26,788
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$32,520/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$26,788/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$107,152
10-Year Earnings
$421,950
ROI Multiple
3.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Columbia College Chicago
Student Outcomes
48%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$42k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
6,294
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
