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Columbia University in the City of New York

Acceptance Rate 3.99 %
SAT Average 1,550
Tuition & Fees $70,517
Student Population 35,173
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $52,519

Academic Overview

Columbia University in the City of New York Campus, New York, NY
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in New York, New York. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $70,517 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $57,973.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 35,173 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 3.99% and the graduation rate is 96% last year.
The salary after graduation from Columbia University in the City of New York varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $115,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Columbia University's tuition & fees is $70,517. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $57,973.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$70,517
Graduate$57,973
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Columbia University. The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 3.99% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 64.92%. The average graduation rate is 96% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $52,519 and 55% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 35,173 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Columbia University in the City of New York is 3.99 %.
Acceptance Rate
3.99%
Graduation Rate for Columbia University in the City of New York is 96 %
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate for Columbia University in the City of New York is 98 %
Retention Rate
98%
Student Population for Columbia University in the City of New York is 35,173
Student Population
35,173
Student to Faculty Ratio for Columbia University in the City of New York is 6 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
6 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $52,519 at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Financial Aid Amount
$52,519

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressWest 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Phone212-854-1754
WEBwww.columbia.edu/
Admissionwww.columbia.edu/content/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.columbia.edu/content/admissions-offices
Financial Aidsfs.columbia.edu/
Net Price Calculatorcc-seas.financialaid.columbia.edu/estimate-cost
Veterans Tuitiongs.columbia.edu/veterans
Disability Servicehttps://health.columbia.edu/content/disability-services

Offered Degrees

Columbia University offers 451 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's850
Master's1362
Doctorate (Research)950
Doctorate (Practical)60
Post-Bachelor's Certificate20
Post-Master's Certificate1270

Special Learning Opportunities

Columbia University in the City of New York offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:13,109)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,300)

Veterans Benefits

Columbia University in the City of New York has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗