Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago is a private college in Chicago, IL. Its average net price is $36,529 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $32,185 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $32,183 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $34,435 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $39,200 |
| $110,001 and up | $44,486 |
$37,344Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$37,344Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$36,529Average Net Price
$20,429Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$3,450Books and Supplies
$3,386Other Expenses
50.8%Students on Pell Grants
59.9%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
89.5%Acceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $40,125 |
| 8 years after entry | $46,007 |
| 10 years after entry | $48,427 |
47.3%Graduation Rate
66.0%Retention Rate
$25,000Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Chicago, ILLocation
Large citySetting
5,368Undergraduate Enrollment
PrivateControl
Programs and What They Pay
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