by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Columbia College Chicago, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on Columbia costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined tuition and fees at Columbia College Chicago for the 2020-2021 academic year was $27,786 for undergraduates. Students from Illinois did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $26,610 | $1,176 | $27,786 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Columbia College Chicago cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Columbia College Chicago is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $27,786. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at Columbia.
If you want to know how Columbia compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Columbia College Chicago Financial Aid.
Columbia tuition and fees have grown about 0.75% annually for the past five years. Tuition grew by 0.71%, and fees grew by 1.58%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $28,203 this school year.
This means an estimated $56,617 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Columbia, and $114,083 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Columbia.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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