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Acceptance Rate History
Columbia College Chicago
IL · Current rate: 91%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 91.17% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 94.77% | 7,701 | 7,298 |
| 2021 | 95.64% | 7,218 | 6,903 |
| 2020 | 89.53% | 8,061 | 7,217 |
| 2019 | 90.22% | 7,430 | 6,703 |
| 2018 | 86.75% | 8,121 | 7,045 |
| 2017 | 91.61% | 8,121 | 7,440 |
| 2016 | 88.06% | 8,324 | 7,330 |
| 2015 | 88.06% | 8,391 | 7,389 |
| 2014 | 88.53% | 8,325 | 7,370 |
| 2013 | 90.53% | 8,005 | 7,247 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Columbia College Chicago's acceptance rate has remained relatively stable at around 91.2% from 2013 to 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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