Columbia College Chicago: cost & net price by income
Chicago, Illinois
Here's what students actually pay to attend Columbia College Chicago after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $21,344 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $32,511. Published in-state tuition is $32,520. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$21,344/yr
- $30k–$48k$22,304/yr
- $48k–$75k$26,626/yr
- $75k–$110k$30,369/yr
- $110k+$32,511/yr
Columbia College Chicago cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $32,520
- Out-of-state tuition
- $32,520
- Students receiving aid
- 43%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Columbia College Chicago cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Columbia College Chicago is about $21,344 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Columbia College Chicago?
- At Columbia College Chicago, published in-state tuition is $32,520 and out-of-state tuition is $32,520 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Columbia College Chicago worth the cost?
- FindU gives Columbia College Chicago a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)