Columbia College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,786

Cost of attendance at Columbia College Chicago in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,786

Cost of attendance at Columbia College Chicago in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Columbia College Chicago was $25,262. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Columbia College

Columbia College net price calculator

$25,262

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Columbia College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,262	$3,306 (12%)	$19,039	$19,993	$24,374	$28,985	$30,955
2021	$28,568	$3,543 (11%)	$21,344	$22,304	$26,626	$30,369	$32,511
2020	$32,111	$842 (3%)	$27,120	$27,397	$31,071	$33,864	$34,148
2019	$31,269	$215	$27,020	$28,096	$31,221	$33,552	$34,153
2018	$31,484	$1,954 (7%)	$28,875	$28,966	$31,319	$33,988	$34,317
2017	$29,530	$349 (1%)	$26,192	$26,962	$30,220	$32,160	$33,259
2016	$29,181	$1,342 (5%)	$25,969	$26,520	$30,276	$31,363	$33,989
2015	$27,839	$176	$24,913	$25,288	$28,226	$30,407	$33,629
2014	$27,663	--	$26,593	$26,596	$29,428	$30,310	$33,900

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Columbia College Chicago's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$48,698	No change	$27,786	$19,312	$1,600
2021	$48,698	$486 (1%)	$27,786	$19,312	$1,600
2020	$48,212	$2,568 (6%)	$27,756	$18,856	$1,600
2019	$45,644	$1,937 (4%)	$27,176	$16,868	$1,600
2018	$43,707	$539 (1%)	$26,474	$15,633	$1,600
2017	$43,168	$1,318 (3%)	$25,334	$16,234	$1,600
2016	$41,850	$444 (1%)	$24,344	$15,906	$1,600
2015	$41,406	$729 (2%)	$23,544	$16,154	$1,708
2014	$40,677	$1,787 (5%)	$22,792	$16,195	$1,690
2013	$38,890	--	$21,730	$15,560	$1,600

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Columbia College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $16,456 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Columbia College is $1,828 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Columbia College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Columbia College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,856

If living off-campus, with family: $2,974

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,856
How much is Columbia College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Columbia College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Columbia College Chicago cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$919	$1,174
For out-of-state students	$919	$1,174

Housing and Meal

**Columbia College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Columbia College Chicago for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$16,456	15	2,158
2021	N/A	N/A	$16,456	15	2,408
2020	N/A	N/A	$16,000	15	2,408
2019	N/A	N/A	$14,012	15	2,222
2018	N/A	N/A	$13,630	0	2,400
2017	N/A	N/A	$13,298	0	2,400
2016	N/A	N/A	$13,050	0	2,654

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Columbia College Chicago during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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