Columbia College Chicago Admissions Information

95%
Acceptance Rate
$25
Application Fee
7,701
Total Applicants
22%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at Columbia College Chicago has a 95% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Columbia College Chicago has test requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

95%

Less Selective

Application Volume

7,701

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

22%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at Columbia College Chicago has a 95% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Columbia College Chicago evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Required

Standardized test scores are required for admission

Application Cost

$25

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School GPA
Optional
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Personal Statement/Essay
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Work Experience
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
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Legacy Status
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

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Admission Statistics

7,701 students applied to Colum. Of those, 95% were accepted (7,298 students). Of these 7,298 accepted students, 1,606 chose to enroll.

7,701

Total Applicants

7,298

Students Admitted

1,606

Students Enrolled

95%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
7,701
Admitted
7,298
Enrolled
1,606