School Overview
Founded in 1890, Columbia College, also known as Columbia College Chicago, is a four-year college located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is recognized for being one of the largest non-profit arts and media colleges in the nation and one of the few schools to offer an undergraduate program in cultural studies. Total annual enrollment at Columbia College exceeds 12,000 students and the college offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 120 academic fields and disciplines.
Columbia College is composed of three academic schools and colleges, which include The School of Fine and Performing Arts, which has 9 departments, The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with 6 departments, and The School of Media Arts, with 8 departments. In addition to these three academic schools, the college is also home to several research centers and art collections.
As there are several higher education institutions in the United States that carry the name “Columbia”. Consequently, people often confuse Columbia College with other institutions such as Columbia University and Columbia College Hollywood. Columbia College Chicago is not affiliated with these institutions.
In addition to its main campus located the South Loop district of Chicago (Alexandroff Campus Center), Columbia College has several other campuses, including the Congress Campus, the Wabash Campus, the South Michigan Campus, and a Los Angeles campus.
Currently, Columbia College classes and courses must be completed on campus. Distance learning opportunities through the college are limited and online degree programs are not available at this time.
General Information
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Admission Office 600 South Michigan Avenue Room 301 Chicago, IL 60605-1996 (312) 369-7130 Fax: (312) 369-8024 [email protected] Contact: Murphy Monroe Executive Director of Admissions |
Main Address 600 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605-1996 (312) 663-1600 www.colum.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 11,858 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,387 Degree-seeking undergrads: 11,749 Graduate enrollment: 606 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 85% Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 65% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Interior Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Cultural studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B,C Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Communications Technologies Animation/Special Effects B,C Computer & Information Sciences Game design and development B Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Sign Language Interpretation B,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary arts B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Columbia College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (209) 588-5100 |
| Website: | www.gocolumbia.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.gocolumbia.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 11600 Columbia College Dr, Sonora, CA 95370 |
| Setting: | Rural: Fringe |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,616 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,495 (57% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $1,176 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $7,536 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 77% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,004 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Columbia College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Columbia College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 12 | 5 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 3 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 4 | 3 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 4 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 38 | 42 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Columbia College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $1,176 |
| Out-of-state | $7,536 |
| Books and supplies | $1,971 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 173 | 77% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 173 | 77% | $5,004 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,600 | 64% | $2,887 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Columbia College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Columbia College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Columbia College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,616 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,616 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Columbia College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
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