The four-year private not-for-profit institution in Chicago enrolled 7,312 students in fall 2017, including 7,027 in undergraduate and 285 in graduate programs, data shows. 10 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
44 percent of undergraduates are residents of Illinois, and 52 percent are residents of other states. 3 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (54 percent) and Hispanic or Latino (15 percent).
The school admitted 92 percent of the 8,121 students who applied for fall 2017. Of those who were admitted, 19 percent enrolled.
Columbia College Chicago admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.Total
Male
Female
Applicants
8,121
36.8%
63.2%
Admitted applicants
7,471
88%
94%
Enrolled
1,419
22%
18%