by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Columbia College Chicago, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Columbia College Chicago amounted to $34,088 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $1,816; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,272 |
| Fees | $1,816 |
| Total | $34,088 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Columbia College Chicago cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Columbia College Chicago tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Columbia College Chicago comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Columbia College Chicago Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Columbia College Chicago has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $26,610 |
| Two Years Ago | $29,270 |
| One Year Ago | $30,734 |
| Most Recent Year | $32,272 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Columbia has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $35,793 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 7.10%, which puts the figure next year near $36,507.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $36,507 |
| In 2 Years | $39,098 |
| In 3 Years | $41,873 |
| In 4 Years | $44,845 |
| In 5 Years | $48,028 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $162,323.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Columbia College Chicago, go to the Columbia College Chicago Financial Aid page.
