Selectivity
88%
Total Students
9,939
UG 9,492
PG 447
Satisfaction Index
69%
Salary After Attending
$33,000
BASIC
| Web Site | www.colum.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Chicago |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 9,492 |
| Women | 5,466 (57.59%) |
| Men | 4,026 (42.41%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 447 |
| Women | 301 (67.34%) |
| Men | 146 (32.66%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 43,168 |
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
| Retention Rate | 69 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.colum.edu/Admissions/ |
| Online Application URL | www.colum.edu/apply |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 88 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Recommended |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | - |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 88% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 91% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 84% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 36% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 33% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 40% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | - | - |
| SAT - Maths | - | - |
| ACT - Composite | - | - |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.colum.edu/Student_Financial_Services/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://www.colum.edu/student-financial-services/create-a-plan/calculate-your-costs/index.php |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$25,334 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,298 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
Other Expenses |
$2,936 |
| Total | $43,168 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$26,784 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,298 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,600 |
Other Expenses |
$2,936 |
| Total | $44,618 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | No |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 52 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 62.7% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 17,599 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 9,15,148 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| Deaf Studies. | 4 | - | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | 65 | - | - |
| Retail Management. | 100 | - | - |
| Category total | 165 | 0 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Advertising. | 26 | - | - |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | 8 | - | - |
| Journalism. | 75 | 7 | - |
| Photojournalism. | 1 | - | - |
| Public Relations/Image Management. | 45 | - | - |
| Radio and Television. | 103 | - | - |
| Category total | 258 | 7 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects. | 16 | - | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician. | 120 | - | - |
| Category total | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Art Teacher Education. | - | 10 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | 15 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | - | 9 | - |
| Category total | 15 | 19 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| Creative Writing. | 72 | 41 | - |
| Category total | 72 | 41 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. | 20 | - | - |
| Category total | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | |||
| Movement Therapy and Movement Education. | - | 18 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 32 | 12 | - |
| Category total | 32 | 12 | 0 |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Acoustics. | 8 | - | - |
| Category total | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Acting. | 57 | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 3 | - | - |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | 278 | - | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art. | 33 | - | - |
| Dance, General. | 41 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 8 | - | - |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. | 32 | - | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design. | 60 | - | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies. | - | 7 | - |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management. | 39 | 17 | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. | 20 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 24 | - | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design. | 42 | - | - |
| Graphic Design. | 122 | - | - |
| Illustration. | 25 | - | - |
| Industrial and Product Design. | 11 | - | - |
| Interior Design. | 24 | - | - |
| Intermedia/Multimedia. | 9 | - | - |
| Music Management. | 80 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General. | 3 | - | - |
| Music Technology. | 1 | - | - |
| Music Theory and Composition. | 4 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 48 | - | - |
| Music, Other. | 4 | 11 | - |
| Musical Theatre. | 32 | - | - |
| Photography. | 81 | 7 | - |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting. | 2 | - | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. | 15 | - | - |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management. | 37 | - | - |
| Category total | 1146 | 42 | 0 |
| Grand total | 1871 | 139 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 35 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 8% of classes 10-19 students: 68% of classes 20-29 students: 21% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 9,492 |
| Women (% of total) | 5,466 (57.59%) |
| Men (% of total) | 4,026 (42.41%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.29 % Asian - 3.3 % Black/African-American - 15.38 % Hispanic/Latino - 11.63 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 4.5 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.08 % White - 54.55 % Unknown - 6.78 % International Students - 3.48 % |
| All Graduate Students | 447 |
| Women (% of total) | 301 (67%) |
| Men (% of total) | 146 (33%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.22 % Asian - 3.8 % Black/African-American - 14.54 % Hispanic/Latino - 7.83 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 2.24 % - White - 55.7 % Unknown - 3.36 % International Students - 12.3 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 69 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
42 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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