89.5%
Acceptance rate
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SAT (mid 50%)
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ACT (mid 50%)
Test required
Testing
How hard is it to get into Columbia College Chicago?
With a 89.5% acceptance rate, Columbia College Chicago is accessible — admits a majority of applicants. It enrolls roughly 5,368 undergraduates (urban setting) in Chicago, IL. Solid grades, a sensible test plan, and thoughtful essays go a long way here.
What it takes to get in
- Testing policy: Test required. Confirm on the school's site, since policies shift each cycle.
- Essays: at Columbia College Chicago's selectivity, the application essays are often what separates similar applicants. Make them specific and authentically yours.
Cost
Published tuition is about $34,088 per year before aid. Many students pay less after financial aid — check the school's net price calculator.
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- What is Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate?
- Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate is 89.5%, which makes it accessible — admits a majority of applicants.
- Is Columbia College Chicago test-optional?
- Columbia College Chicago's current testing policy is: Test required. Always confirm on the school's admissions site, as policies change by cycle.
Sources & official links
- Columbia College Chicago official website
- Columbia College Chicago on College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)
- Admissions figures compiled from the Common Data Set and IPEDS.
Figures are the most recent available from Common Data Set, IPEDS, and public reports, and are approximate. Always confirm details on Columbia College Chicago’s official admissions site.