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Columbia College-Chicago

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  • 600 South Michigan
    Chicago , IL 60605-1996
    (312) 369-7130
    http://www.colum.edu/admissions

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    Setting
    Large city
    Enrollment
    11,922
    Full time
    10,551
    Part time
    1,371
    Men full time
    4,899
    Women full time
    5,652
    Mission Statement

    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.

    Columbia College-Chicago More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Master's
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

  • Columbia College-Chicago Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    (312) 369-7130
    Open admission policy
    Yes
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $35
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    Columbia College-Chicago Admission statistics

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    Columbia College-Chicago Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
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    Asian/Pacific Islander
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    Black/Non-Hispanic
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    Hispanic
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    White/Non-Hispanic
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    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    4%
  • Columbia College-Chicago Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $19,610
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $19,610
    Books and Supplies
    $3,074
    On-campus room and board
    $12,680 on average, ranges from $8,600- $14,800
    Off-campus room and board
    $12,680

    Columbia College-Chicago Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    75%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    35% , $4,763 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    27% , $5,536 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    70% , $7,081 on average
  • Columbia College-Chicago Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 26 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 195 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Journalism 139 10
    Radio and Television 90 0
    Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 22 0
    Recording Arts Technology/Technician 115 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 4 0
    Education Bachelor Master
    Art Teacher Education 0 8
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 14 0
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 7
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0 5
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0 4
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    Creative Writing 84 10
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 5 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Dance Therapy/Therapist 0 11
    Movement Therapy and Movement Education 0 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 25 11
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 14 0
    Arts Management 213 66
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production 399 12
    Commercial and Advertising Art 29 0
    Dance, General 29 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 143 0
    Fashion/Apparel Design 57 0
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 26 4
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 35 0
    Graphic Design 80 0
    Illustration 20 0
    Industrial Design 6 0
    Interior Design 20 3
    Intermedia/Multimedia 28 0
    Music, General 45 0
    Music, Other 0 10
    Photography 143 7
    Playwriting and Screenwriting 5 0
  • Columbia College-Chicago Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Priority application deadline
    May 1
    Fall application deadline
    May 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
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    SAT Subject score report due
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    College will notify student by
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    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Deadline for housing deposit
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    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    May 1
    Financial aid deadline
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    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
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    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
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    Early Decision/Action

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    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    May 1
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
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    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
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    College will notify student of transfer decision by
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    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.colum.edu/About_Columbia/Visit/Maps_-_Building_Directories/

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    Columbia College-ChicagoNames and Abbreviations

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    Columbia College-Chicago
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Student Reviews of Columbia College-Chicago

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based on 54 reviews
  • Brittany from Dayton, OH

    Anyone who wants a different type of college experience and to be emerged in other cultures and wants a hands on experience. Columbia is a great way to meet all kinds of people and network within the arts. read full review

  • Rey from Nashville, TN

    As for the education, you do really get the education you want for your money. The room and board is the only thing that is a bit expensive, but it is all understandable because of the campuses location being downtown. Those students who live on… more read full review

    As for the education, you do really get the education you want for your money. The room and board is the only thing that is a bit expensive, but it is all understandable because of the campuses location being downtown. Those students who live on campus in the downtown loop are close to everything which makes it all worth it. read full review

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Columbia College-Chicago Scholarships

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