Columbia College Chicago Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Columbia College Undergraduate Admissions

The institute offers a multitude of degrees through their three schools, ranging from fine and performing arts, liberal arts and sciences to media arts. The college offers four degrees, BA, BS, BFA, BMus. A student can apply for an undergraduate degree at the university if they’ve finished their high school and never have been enrolled in a post-secondary college. To apply, here are a few requirements that students need to meet.

Application portal: Apply online at the official website

Application fee: 25 USD (domestic)/ 75 USD (international students)

Basic Admission Requirements: The admission requirements for the undergraduate programs at Columbia College are minimal and are as follows: 

• Official high school transcripts.
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/ACT/SAT)
• Test scores (ACT (School Code (1002))/SAT (School Code (1135))/AP/IB)
• Portfolios or auditions (only for students applying to BFA or BMus Program)

International students might be required to submit additional transcripts, such as, “leaving certificate” or “graduation certificate” with the certified results. The transcripts are to be sent by the schools to the college at Columbia College Chicago Admissions at 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. The transcripts are all to be mailed or handed over in a sealed envelope.

Columbia College Graduate Admissions

Columbia’s School of Graduates Studies offers a wide array of master’s degree options to its applicants from across the world hoping to study in the USA. The school has graduate studies in the fields of arts, media and the business of arts. Students can apply for a master’s degree at Columbia College Chicago, given that they’ve completed their bachelor’s degree. 

Additionally, to an online application at their portal or a common application, students are required to see program-specific requirements. Such specific requirements for some of the popular majors at the institute are as tabulated below.

The Institute offers graduate programs mostly on a rolling basis, however, it is recommended that students apply as early as possible to get started with the visa application. I-20 forms would be issued within 2-3 weeks of a student getting accepted and then submitting the required documents to the admissions of the college. The university is open to all students who promise to excel in their studies. International applicants can be considered for talent-based scholarships by submitting a digital portfolio/ online audition demonstrating their talents.