Description

The Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois, offers a high-quality and innovate education in the visual, performing, media and communication arts.

Student life is active and fun, but, above all, educational. The school hosts many college and international affairs, providing resources for students interested in expanding their education. Guest speakers and lecturers stop by the school often, exposing students to different forms of art and new methods of creating it.

A wide variety of student clubs and organizations are available to join, with interests in media, faith, culture, politics and recreational activities. Whether you want to gain professional and leadership experience by participating in the student government or just want to make lifelong friends, you’ll have endless opportunities to make your educational experience a special one.

Academics are offered in three schools: liberal arts and sciences, fine and performing arts and media arts. Some bachelor’s degrees include Art and Design, Fashion Business and Theatre. Graduate programs are available in Art Education, Creative Writing, Journalism, Film and Video and more.

Admissions require students to submit an application, personal essay, one letter of recommendation, official high school transcript and immunization records. Students must apply by May 1 of the prior academic year.

Tuition cost differs from student to student depending on personal choices, like personal transportation and where you’ll decide to live. Columbia offers institutional scholarships to eligible students that are both merit and need-based.

Financial aid is also available to students who have filed a FAFSA through work study programs.

Quick Facts about Columbia College, Chicago

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Renegades

Website

www.colum.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$20,094

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,094

Retention Rate

66%

Enrollment

12,380

Year Established

1890

Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

100% of students gave Columbia College, Chicago 4 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

Columbia College provides an excellent atmosphere outside academia and within. The people are welcoming and everyone is friendly. Columbia has a lot of programs to become involved in and immerse you in the Chicago scene.

Alumnus - Grad Year 2005

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

When I attended, it was extremely diverse, talented in regardig the arts. Students could really explore their different talents. Students also had the ability to get involved in their major there first semester! I really enjoyed my four year career at Columbia. I considered Columbia my stumping ground

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
11,858
Freshman Class
3,893
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
12,380

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
96%
Graduate
4%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
0%
Part-Time
100%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
59%
Out-of-State
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
15%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
62%
Latino
10%
Other
10%

Students State Origin

Illinois
59%
Michigan
5%
Wisconsin
4%
Indiana
3%
Ohio
3%
Other
26%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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