College Scorecard data · Updated August 17, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Chicago (in-state) | $34,088 | — |
| IL average | $18,678 | +83% |
| National average | $18,082 | +89% |
In-state tuition at Columbia College Chicago is $34,088 per year; out-of-state students pay $34,088.
Columbia College Chicago in-state tuition is 83% above the IL average of $18,678.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Columbia College Chicago is 89% above that.
$34,088 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.