Private not-for-profit

Columbia College - Elgin SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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Columbia College Elgin’s published cost makes planning early important, but there is no listed SAT or ACT scholarship cutoff here, so do not assume a higher score automatically changes aid. Set a test target that supports your admission case, then compare financial aid details directly with the college.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Columbia College - Elgin facts and stats

Quick Facts

Columbia College - Elgin is the official name of the institution. Columbia College Elgin is the shorter name students may see when researching the campus. Students can use this profile as a starting point when comparing college options.

Location

Elgin, IL

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Key Columbia College - Elgin application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Columbia College Elgin, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Since admission is rolling, finish any fall retake before you plan to submit your application so scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Columbia College Elgin is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $26,306, before scholarships, grants, and other aid are applied.

Tuition and Fees$26,306

Room and Board$9,274

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At Columbia College Elgin, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $35,580 per year before books, personal expenses, and any financial aid. Because it is a private not-for-profit college, the amount students actually pay will depend heavily on institutional, federal, and state aid eligibility. Families should compare the listed cost with any aid offer to estimate the net price.