Columbia College-Chicago Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
6,708

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Columbia College Chicago is a private, nonprofit college offering a distinctive curriculum that blends creative and media arts, liberal arts, and business for nearly 7,000 students in more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Dedicated to academic excellence and long-term career success, Columbia College Chicago creates a dynamic, challenging, and collaborative space for students who see the world through a creative lens. Nearly 90 percent of Columbia graduates report being employed within a year of earning their degrees.

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Overview

Founded	1890
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,708
Transfer Students	687
Programs	56 Programs
Courses	2,023 Courses
Transfer Agreements	252 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	2,204 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$13,305
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,305
Books and Supplies	$1,600

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

For academic achievement and financial need scholarships: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with Columbia’s school code (001665). For talent-based scholarships: Submit a digital portfolio or audition that demonstrates your best creative work.
Tuition and Fees:

The total estimated full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is $28,236.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Apply as a transfer student if you’ve completed high school, home school, or a GED and have enrolled in at least one credit hour at a post-secondary college or university.

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

As a transfer student, you must submit official transcripts from your high school and any college previously attended.
SAT Scores:

While test scores are not required for admission, you may choose to submit your results from the ACT or SAT. Columbia uses these scores in awarding some merit-based scholarships.
Essay:

Please provide a short personal statement that outlines your goals for your enrollment at Columbia College Chicago.
Application Fee:

$25 nonrefundable
Other Requirements:

If you are applying to a BFA or BMus program, a portfolio or audition is required. For BA or BS students, samples aren’t required for admission, but we do invite you to upload any creative work you feel strengthens your application.
Apply Here:

https://www.colum.edu/admissions/requirements/transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Credits (Min/Max):

No minimum number of transfer credits is required. The maximum number of accepted credits is 75. The final 12 credits required for graduation and a minimum of 45 credits toward your degree - 15 required for the major must be taken at CCC.

Virtual Tour

While nothing can replace a visit to our vibrant campus in the heart of the South Loop, we’ve created virtual experiences for you to learn more about Columbia, ask staff members questions, interact with current students, and connect with us no matter where you are. Be sure to also check out our virtual tours, which feature our academic departments and on-campus housing.

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