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Estimated Cost
$43,707
Financial Aid
$14,682
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a private college specializing in arts and media disciplines and located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1890, it has 6,195 students pursuing degrees in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.Columbia College Chicago is the host institution of several affiliated educational, cultural, and research organizations, including the Center for Black Music Research, the Center for Book and Paper Arts, the Center for Community Arts Partnerships, the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography.
Columbia College Chicago Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#859 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#44 of 274
Best Arts management Colleges & Universities in America
#4 of 46
Most Popular Majors
Out of 14 majors categories at Columbia College Chicago, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Columbia College Chicago within four or six years.