91%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,438 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 679 |
| Total Received | 8,117 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth, IL |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| SAT | 1135 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1002 |
Columbia College Chicago, founded in 1890, is a private, non-profit, four-year college of the visual, performing, media, and communication arts. Its campus is located in the heart of downtown Chicago.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 7,312 |
| Established in | 1890 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • HLC Higher Learning Commission |
Campus in downtown Chicago (population: 2,704,958).
Columbia College Chicago
600 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-1996
| Application fee | $50
($100 for international applicants) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
April 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Reasoning only Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted ACT only Considered if submitted |
91%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 7,438 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 679 |
| Total Received | 8,117 |
Class rank
Essay
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
State residency
Volunteer Work
Derek Brinkley
Senior Director of Admissions and Recruitment
P: 877 926-5862
F: 312 369-8024
admissions@colum.edu
| Tuition | $26,090 |
| Total | $26,090 |
|---|
Need-based
| Federal | $15,970,432 |
| State | $6,987,989 |
| Institutional | $37,712,007 |
| Other external | $1,098,632 |
| Total | $61,769,060 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | |
| Other external | |
| Total |
|---|
| Assc. | Bach. | Mast. | Doct. | |
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| ASL/English Interpreting |
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| Acting |
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| Acting with International Performance Study |
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| Advanced Management |
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| Advertising |
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| Advertising Art Direction |
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| Animation |
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| Art History |
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| Art/Materials Conservation |
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| Arts Management |
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| Arts/Entertainment/Media Management |
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| Audio Arts/Acoustics |
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| Audio Design/Production |
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| Cinema Art/Science |
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| Cinema Directing |
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| Comedy Writing/Performance |
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| Communication |
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| Composition |
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| Computer Animation |
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| Contemporary/Urban/Popular Music |
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| Creative Producing |
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| Creative Writing/Fiction |
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| Creative Writing/Nonfiction |
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| Creative Writing/Poetry |
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| Cultural Studies |
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| Dance |
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| Deaf Studies |
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| Design Management |
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| European Devised Performance Practice |
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| Fashion Business |
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| Fashion Design |
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| Fashion Studies |
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| Fiction |
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| Fine Arts |
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| Game Art |
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| Game Design |
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| Game Programming |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Illustration |
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| Interaction Design |
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| Interdisciplinary Arts/Media |
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| Interdisciplinary Book/Paper Arts |
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| Interdisciplinary Documentary |
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| Interdisciplinary Major |
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| Interior Architecture |
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| International Arts Management |
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| Journalism |
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| Live/Installed Sound |
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| Live/Performing Arts Management |
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| Marketing |
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| Media Management |
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| Multimedia Journalism |
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| Multimedia Photojournalism |
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| Music |
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| Music Business Management |
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| Music Composition for the Screen |
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| Music Technology |
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| Musical Theatre |
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| Nonfiction |
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| Performance |
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| Photography |
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| Poetry |
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| Public Relations |
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| Radio |
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| Social Media/Digital Strategy |
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| Sports Management |
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| TV Executive Producing/Entrepreneurship |
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| Television |
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| Theatre |
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| Theatre Design |
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| Theatre Design/Technology |
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| Theatre Directing |
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| Theatre Technology |
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| Traditional Animation |
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| Visual Arts Management |
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| Writing for Performance |
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96%
4%
91%
9%
95%
Transfer applicants accepted
50%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
|---|---|
| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
75
Minimum transfers must complete
45
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 42 |
|---|---|
| Countries most often represented |
Brazil China Colombia France India Mexico |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Susan Strow
Director International Admissions
312 369-7318
sstrow@colum.edu
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