Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit
Popular programs at Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design and Applied Arts. | 239 | |
| 2 | Graphic Communications. | 209 | |
| 3 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 176 | |
| 4 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 144 | |
| 5 | Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | 87 | |
| 6 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 54 | |
| 7 | Music. | 46 | |
| 8 | Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | 44 | |
| 9 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 40 | |
| 10 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 35 | |
| 11 | Marketing. | 33 | |
| 12 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 28 | |
| 13 | Journalism. | 25 | |
| 14 | American Sign Language. | 23 | |
| 15 | Dance. | 19 | |
| 16 | Communication and Media Studies. | 14 | |
| 17 | Physics. | 13 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | |
| 19 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 11 | |
| 20 | Computer Programming. | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia College Chicago?
Columbia College Chicago has an acceptance rate of 89% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Columbia College Chicago?
SAT score data for Columbia College Chicago is not currently published.
How much does Columbia College Chicago cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Columbia College Chicago is approximately $26,598 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia College Chicago?
4-year graduation rate data for Columbia College Chicago is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.