Overview

Columbia College Chicago is the largest and most diverse private arts and media college in the nation.  With more then 120 academic programs and over 11,000 students, we offer an unparalleled array of courses with exceptional technological resources in the heart of one of America's greatest cities.

The City is our laboratory.  We live in 27 buildings located in the heart of Chicago's South Loop, home to the Chicago Symphony, the Art Institute, and the Museum Campus.  Chicago inspires and instructs: students gain real-world experiences through internships and part-time jobs in the city.