Columbia College Chicago

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Overall 4 star rating4.00 of 5 (by 8 users)



Columbia College Chicago Review Summary

Some universities are less popular than others, usually due to lack of collegiate sports, small size, or other both. One smaller school that most people have likely never heard about is Columbia College- Chicago, a liberal arts school. Columbia College- Chicago enjoys a positive rating from those who have attended and they point out the fact that teachers are working professionals who know the subject matter they teach from experience as one of the primary reasons to recommend attending Columbia College- Chicago. Also, the campus is located in the heart of downtown, making it convenient to the attractions of the city. Columbia College- Chicago offers a positive experience for most students, and some have made statements like “Wouldn’t Trade it For Anything”. Some reviewers have offered a small amount of criticism, like the fact that the school is really best attended by art students than anyone else. But overall, the ratings of Columbia College- Chicago place it among the good Colleges or Universities in the USA and one worth attending if your goal is a liberal arts degree.
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Favorable Review
NOV
27
2007

Columbia is not a place to go if you want to be pulled pushed shoved and prodded into doing what is necessary to exceed in your field. While the teachers are generally inspiring and have high expectations, the school itself is not going to hold your hand through your degree. You. Have. To. Work. For....

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Open-minded, interested in cultural experiences

tillyann
Flint, MI
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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AUG
23
2007
I believe that Columbia is for the die hard art student. If you are looking to meet great friends, you are sorely mistaken. There is a major lack of student cohesiveness and there is way too much politics going on behind the scenes. I graduated from columbia but I didnt like it there
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a college grad, believe in higher education

icet123abc
Chicago, IL
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Columbia College Chicago Ratings and Reviews

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a Mac addict, all about practical, photographer, sleep deprived, informed, graphic designer, a nature lover

JUN
25
2008
I graduated from Columbia several years ago so I can speak of my experiences from back then.....it was a good liberal arts school with the great asset that many schools are lacking - teachers that are actively working in the field that they are teaching about.
I have to admit that I had some terrible teachers because they were part time and didn't necessarily have the "teacher" qualities in them but I had just as many teachers that were very good. They really put a practical spin on projects and what life would be like outside of the 4 walls of the school. Simply put, they practiced what they preached....
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4 star rating
renodsgnr
Fort Dodge, IA



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paying for school, a good test taker, serious student, not rich, a serious student

SEP
25
2009

The only thing decent in this school are the teachers, who are well qualified and practiced on their profession.  Unfortunately, the people who run the school and the main administrators are greedy and arrogant and care only about themselves and the school.  Columbia College dropped my grants because they discovered my stepmother received some money in disability and considered it was paying for my education, even though she passed away from a deadly disease A YEAR AND A HALF BEFORE I WAS ENROLLED in this school.  Even though I explained to them she was dead, her medical bills surpassed what...

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1 star rating
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caylee6166
Marinette, WI



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a serious student, serious student, a good test taker, a PC User, Every day computer user

MAY
29
2008

Having been in higher ed since the 80's, Columbia College is where I'll finally graduate.  I've taken over a dozen courses online and find them challenging and inspirational.  Eight weeks goes quick, and you can't beat the commute in online courses.  Texts are easily found on e-bay or book-byte and therefore I can afford the education.

Students are frequently active duty military, but also from all over the country and provide lots of different viewpoints.

I love it!


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5 star rating
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bcarlucci
Orange Park, FL



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a serious student, a good test taker, Every day computer user

SEP
4
2008
AWESOME college!  Don 'tmind the high price tag- it's well worth it.  Especially the music dept.  They have awesome tech and really go out of their way to give you a great experience at school learning as much as possible and giving you every opportunity to succeed.  Sob e creative!!!!
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5 star rating
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borntoyearn
Munster, IN



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JAN
23
2009
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5 star rating
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bmypoints
Newport News, VA



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Rated on November 13, 2008

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5 star rating
2008 Contributor
deann0110
Columbia, MO



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