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Columbia University in the City of New York

Tuition
68,171
Students
37,954
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

37,954

Graduation Rate

95%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate4.23%

Apply

57,613

Accepted

2,439

Attend

1,540

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$85

Graduate

$120

Test Scores

Sat Range

1490 - 1570

Act Range

34 - 35

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$68,171

Out-of-State

$68,171

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,929

State/Local Grants

$4,798

Institutional/Scholarships

$61,951

Graduate

In-State

$56,279

Out-of-State

$56,279

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$35,376

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$16,800

Books & Supplies

$1,392

Personal Expenses

$2,350

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

432

Average Assistance

$23,997

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

12

Average Assistance

$3,573

Academics

Graduation Rate95%

Student Faculty Ratio5:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Computer Science
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • History, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Science
  • Social Work
  • Public Administration

Student Body

Students Enrolled37,954

Undergraduate

9,511

Graduate

28,443

Full-Time

82

Part-Time

18

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Football
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No