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Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago
600 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605-1996

Official telephone: (312) 369-1000
Website: https://www.colum.edu/
Columbia College Chicago
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.52
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 96%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 47%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 8,396
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 6,338
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 38%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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