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General Information About Columbia College Chicago Columbia College Chicago is an undergraduate and graduate institution whose principal commitment is to provide a comprehensive educational opportunity in the arts, communications, and public information within a context of enlightened liberal education. Columbia’s intent is to educate students who will communicate creatively and shape the public’s perceptions of issues and events and who will author the culture of their times. Columbia is an urban institution whose students reflect the economic, racial, cultural, and educational diversity of contemporary America. Columbia conducts education in close relationship to a vital urban reality and serves an important civic purpose by active engagement in the life and culture of the city of Chicago.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities - Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - 1-2 years certificate
- Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - City: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $18,960 Room & Board Charge $12,360 Books & Supplies Cost $3,000 Dorm Capacity 2,429 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 13,837 Native American 74 Asian 475 African American 2,065 Hispanic 1,342 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 10,227 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 324
