by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Columbia College Chicago, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
Here’s what this page covers:
Undergraduates studying part-time at Columbia College Chicago are billed $1,115 per credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $1,115 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Columbia College Chicago are shown below.
Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $1,816; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,272 |
| Fees | $1,816 |
| Total | $34,088 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.
Here’s 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 |
Most recently, tuition climbed 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $35,793 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Columbia College Chicago, take a look at the Columbia College Chicago Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Columbia College Chicago Tuition & Fees page.