Columbia College, Chicago

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Written By Donna Mezey

Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL

  • Medium sized  private college specializing mainly in arts & arts management.    

  • 90% acceptance rate.

  • Urban location with access to cultural events, museums, art gallery’s, etc.

  • Tuition and fees $27,786 making it one of the most affordable private arts and media colleges in the country.

  • 99% of students receive financial aid.   Average in 2020 was $26,199.

  • Test-optional.

  • Offers over 60 programs.

  • The most popular majors include:   Cinematography & Film/Video Production, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, Special Effects, Graphic Design, Fashion/Apparel Design, Game and Interactive Media Design, Action, Radio and Television, Music Management, Recording Arts Technology/Technician and Creative Writing.

  • Every student must complete  the requirements of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core.

  • Students develop professional grade portfolios over their course of study.

  • Working faculty who are leaders in their fields.

  • Students have great access to internships.

  • 63% of classes have fewer than 20 students.  Average class size is 18.

  • Offers a semester in Los Angeles.

  • Nice option for very creative students who haven’t applied themselves.

Donna Mezey
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