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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Chicago, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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Life in Chicago for Columbia College Chicago Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Chicago.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,450
Cost of Living Index
107
Student Population
325,000
City Transportation
Walkability
77
Bikeability
72
Public Transit
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus system, CTA 'L' rail system, Metra commuter rail, Pace suburban bus
Nearest Airports
O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49°F
Avg Snowfall
36 in
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Columbia College Chicago
The Gotham EDU Film and Media Career Development Program
June 17, 2026 at 12:00
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Columbia College Chicago
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 14 of 14 known dorm and housing options.
30 East
Capacity: 340
Room types: single room with full size bed, double shared room, small double shared room, studio apartment
30 East / 30 E. Balbo Drive
Capacity: 340
Room types: single room in a shared apartment, double room in a shared apartment, small double room in a shared apartment, studio apartment
30 East Balbo
Capacity: 340
Room types: single room (twin/twin XL bed) in a shared apartment, single room (full size bed) in a shared apartment, double shared room in a shared apartment, small double shared room in a shared apartment, studio apartment
30 East Balbo Drive
Capacity: 340
Room types: single room in shared apartment, double room in shared apartment, small double room in shared apartment, studio apartment
30 E. Balbo
Capacity: 340
Room types: single room, full size bed in a shared apartment, double shared room in a shared apartment, small double shared room in a shared apartment, studio apartment, single room, shared apartment
Cottages
Room types: single room, double room
Dwight
Capacity: 180
Room types: single room (shared apartment), double room (shared apartment)
McNair Residence Hall
The Arc
Capacity: 325
Room types: double-occupancy bedroom, private bedroom
The Arc / 37 W. ...
Room types: double shared room in a shared apartment, studio apartment
The Dwight
Room types: single room in shared apartment, single room with full size bed
The University Center
Capacity: 1700
Room types: private room suite single, deluxe double shared semi-suite, quad semi-suite shared double, single room in shared apartment
University Center
Capacity: 771
Room types: quad semi-suite (single), private room suite (single), deluxe double suite (shared), single room (shared apartment), double room (shared apartment)
University Center / 525 S. State St.
Capacity: 1780
Room types: private room suite single, deluxe double shared semi-suite, quad semi-suite shared double, single room in a shared apartment
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@columbiacollegechica.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Summer Semester 2026
Start: May 26, 2026
End: August 15, 2026
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