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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Sonora, CA. Operating on a semester system.
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6K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
4
Housing Buildings
Life in Sonora for Columbia College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Sonora.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$2,600
Cost of Living Index
155
Student Population
2,500
City Transportation
Walkability
63
Bikeability
56
Public Transit
Washington Metro (Orange Line), Fairfax Connector Bus
Nearest Airports
Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
56.5°F
Avg Snowfall
21.2 in
Campus News
Latest updates from Columbia College
Crime Advisory - Indecent Exposure Incident
An incident of indecent exposure occurred near 700 South State Street. The Chicago Police Department is investigating. General safety precautions include traveling in groups and seeking shelter if feeling unsafe.
Safety Workshops
Kick A@@ - Navigating the City with Confidence workshops are scheduled for October 15, 22, 24, November 11, and December 10. These workshops cover personal safety and active shooter response.
October Events at Columbia College Chicago
Announcement of October 2025 events including Comedy Cabaret, ongoing exhibitions '135 Years in Art and Objects' and 'The Conundrum of Coexistence', musical performances, and the symposium 'What Is Contemporary?' featuring diverse student and faculty artists.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Columbia College
Iphigenia and Other Daughters (Opening)
October 23, 2025 at 19:30
Getz Theatre Center, Sheldon Patinkin Theatre
Opening night of a theatrical production featuring three plays about daughters, written by Ellen McLaughlin and directed by Stephanie Shaw.
The Musical Theater Ensemble in Concert
October 14, 2025 at 19:00
Music Center Concert Hall, 1014 S. Michigan Ave
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Columbia College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 4 of 4 known dorm and housing options.
30 E. Balbo
Capacity: 340
Room types: single, double
The Arc / 37 W. Van Buren St.
Room types: single room in shared apartment, single room full size bed in shared apartment, double shared room in shared apartment, studio apartment
The Dwight / 642 S. Clark St.
Room types: single room in shared apartment, single room full size bed in shared apartment, double shared room in shared apartment, small double shared room in shared apartment
University Center / 525 S. State St.
Room types: private room suite single, deluxe double shared semi-suite, quad semi-suite shared double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@ccis.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 4, 2026
End: May 14, 2026
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