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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Chicago, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
6
Housing Buildings
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Life in Chicago for Columbia College Chicago Students
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Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,450
Cost of Living Index
107
Student Population
350,000
City Transportation
Walkability
77
Bikeability
72
Public Transit
Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, Pace
Nearest Airports
O'Hare International Airport, Midway International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
51.8°F
Avg Snowfall
36 in
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Columbia College Chicago
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
30 East Balbo (30 E. Balbo Dr.)
Capacity: 340
Room types: single room in shared apartment, double shared room in apartment, small double shared room in apartment, studio apartment, 2-5 students per unit
The Arc
Room types: single room in shared apartment, single room with full size bed in shared apartment, double shared room in shared apartment, studio apartment, 1 bedroom 1 bath 2-person apartment, 2 bedroom 1 bath 3-person apartment, 3 bedroom 2 bath 4-person apartment
The Dwight
Room types: single room in shared apartment, single room with full size bed in shared apartment, double shared room in shared apartment, small double shared room in shared apartment
The University Center
Capacity: 1,700
Room types: 1BR 1BA 1-person private room suite, 1BR 1BA 2-person deluxe double suite, 2BR 1BA 4-person semi-suite, 4BR 2BA 4-person apartment
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@colum.edu
Current Term: Spring 2026 - Full 15 Week Semester
Start: January 26, 2026
End: May 15, 2026
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