i wish i transferred out of this place when i had a chance to, 3 tuition raises in 3 full years i’ve gone here, and probably another coming this year if the pattern continues. tried to double charge me on a semester thinking i wouldn’t notice which is hilarious. this place is a joke and scam. they keep changing the curriculum, which messes with my graduation plan so nobody is even certain when i can truly graduate. they keep saying i need an extra semester each time i talk to a counselor and try to figure it out. also blatantly lied to me multiple times whenever i ask questions regarding classes, credits, accommodations, etc.: the answer always changes no matter who i ask. so confusing and definitely don’t recommend if you’re a first gen college student/don’t have anyone who’s been through this process before like myself. i was dreaming of this school since i was in grade school and i feel like my dreams were crushed!! (‘:

HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE THERE, THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. THE TOUR WAS GREAT AND MY DAUGHTER WILL BE ATTENDING THE SCHOOL ON SEPTEMBER, 2021

Columbia only cares about getting money out of its students. It’s a broken business model that doesn’t actually care about the education it offers or providing proper support for students pursing their careers. The student advisors will give you misleading information in an attempt to keep you there for more than 4 years. I graduated from Columbia in 2016. I made the best of my time there and thankfully finished in 4 years (almost didn’t due to improper advising*), but it really broke my heart to see so many of my peers struggle, drop out, forced to stay 1-2 years longer than expected due to bad advice, or simply lack the skills they need to pursue their desired careers after graduation. Also, they lied about the services that they promised to their alumni, and recently deleted THOUSANDS of our student emails with only two days notice, many of which were actively used and held documentation of our time at Columbia and our portfolios. The disrespect that alone represents should tell you enough about their priorities. Do yourself a favor and invest your money somewhere that will actually benefit the growth of your career.

We had a scheduled tour of Columbia college. Visited a few of their buildings. Great experience overal! Very artsy college in the beautiful downtown area of Chicago.

Once your student is enrolled it’s crickets other than monthly newsletters. Pretty sure they send out to try to make themselves look good it’s an all a facade. When you have questions there are not any responses. Calls are left unreturned. Calls and waiting time to speak with people have sometimes been over an hour or I get disconnected. The tuition raises every year. Zero help from Financial Aid. Every inquiry you have they just redirect you everywhere. The cost is astronomical and their educational platform is not very encouraging or educational. Also when your child has a concern, the college educator's totally just dismiss it. When your child tells you, they’re not learning anything and that the instructors don’t respond to inquiries about classes or questions/concerns until the end of the quarters or semesters is just ridiculous. There’s zero accountability for the educators or staff because they’re protected by their contracts. Terrible educational facility, Don’t waste your hard earned money sending your child here.