Avg Earnings (5yr)
$32,596
Acceptance Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
48%
Annual Tuition
$32,520
At a Glance
Total Students
6,294
Retention Rate
64%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
57%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Institution Overview
Columbia College Chicago is a private, non-profit institution with 6,294 students. The college has a high acceptance rate of 91.2% and a retention rate of 64%. The graduation rate is 47.8%. The in-state tuition is $32,520, and 57.3% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates of Columbia College Chicago report earnings of $24,908 one year after graduation, $32,596 after five years, and $42,195 after ten years. The median debt for students is $25,000.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$25k
1 YEAR
$33k
5 YEARS
$42k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Columbia College Chicago alumni earn $24,908. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $32,596. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $42,195. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
Columbia College Chicago has a 47.8% graduation rate. The school's retention rate is 64%. The school has a 91.2% acceptance rate. 57.3% of students receive financial aid. The annual in-state tuition is $32,520.
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