Columbia College Chicago Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Columbia College Chicago reported a notable acceptance rate of 59.7% for the application year 2024, with 7,045 applicants and 4,208 accepted. This marks a significant decrease from the previous year's acceptance rate of 75.4% in 2023, when 8,396 students applied and 6,338 were admitted. Notably, there were no reported early action applications in both years, with all acceptances coming through regular decision. The shift in acceptance rates indicates an increasingly competitive environment for prospective students.