Columbia College Chicago

country rank	425
world rank	1124

University Overview

Established in 1890, Columbia College Chicago is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chicago (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Columbia College Chicago is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Columbia College Chicago offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 132 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Columbia College Chicago also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name	Columbia College Chicago
Acronym
Founded	1890
Motto	Esse Quam Videri To be, rather than to seem
Colours	Periwinkle, gray, black and white
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University Location

Address	600 South Michigan Chicago 60605-1996 Illinois United States
Tel	+1 (312) 369 1000
Fax	+1

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Columbia College Chicago for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

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	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)
International students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Columbia College Chicago's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
^New Admission Requirements	- Secondary school GPA is recommended - Secondary school rank is considered but not required - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended - Recommendations are considered but not required - Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required - Admission test scores are recommended - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is recommended - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate	80-90%
Admission Office	600 South Michigan Avenue Chicago 60605-1996 (312) 663 1600

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	7,000-7,999
Academic Staff	900-999
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

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Basic Classification	Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
2000 Classification	Masters Colleges and Universities I
Size & Setting	Four-year, medium, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile	Very high undergraduate

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes Columbia College Chicago's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 205,617 physical volumes, 43,199 physical media, 1,225,805 digital/electronic medium and 52 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing	Yes Columbia College Chicago provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,222 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities	Not reported
Financial Aids	Yes

Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes
Academic Counseling	Yes
Career Services	Yes
Institutional Hospital	Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Columbia College Chicago as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Thursday, 11 August 2022

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