Columbia College Chicago
600 South Michigan, Chicago, IL
Questions and Answers about Columbia College Chicago
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7 months ago
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7 months ago
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What support does CCC provide for students with mental disabilities and disorders?
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8 months ago
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Majors offered at Columbia College Chicago
Biggest majors
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Graphic Communications
Design and Applied Arts
Academics at Columbia College Chicago
Student Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
Selectivity
Least Selective (87% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Demographics for Columbia College Chicago Students
| Ethnicity Breakdown | Asian | Black | Caucasian | Hispanic | Middle Eastern | Native American | Pacific Islander |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Chicago Students | 7% | 30% | 42% | 28% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| All Bold.org College Students | 11% | 21% | 39% | 25% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Gender breakdown
Columbia College Chicago Students
20%
68%
12%
Male
Female
< 12% Gender nonconforming
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Common careers for Columbia College Chicago students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Creative Director85k
Video Producer63k
Marketing Manager61k
Art Director57k
Film / Video Editor55k
Operations Manager50k
Graphic Designer47k
46.6kAvg. Early Career Pay
85.2kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
39%in High-Meaning careers
1%in STEM careers
Net price of attending Columbia College Chicago
Columbia College Chicago financial aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $8,560
- Average pell grant $4,515
Loans per year
- Average total loans $11,089
- Average federal loans $5,494
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