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Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice)Offered Degree1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2023 Tuition & Fees
expensive$66,139Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$57,261
expensive$54,627Graduate Tuitioncheaper$53,760
Less$46,156Average Financial Aid AmountMore$49,954
Admission
Lower1,520 SAT
35 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Easier4.13%Acceptance RateTighter4.01%
Lower65.02%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable84.17%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record (or Transcript)
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
TOEFL
Application Requirements
(Required or Recommended to submit)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record (or Transcript)
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger33,776Total EnrollmentSmaller31,345
Smaller8,832Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger9,579
Larger24,944Graduate Student PopulationSmaller21,766
Smaller1,494Online Student PopulationLarger10,495
Completion & Outcomes
97%Graduate Rate97%
1%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher99%Retention RateLower96%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,071)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,874)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,236)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty7 to 1
6,229Number of faculties2,455
Lower$179,871Average Faculty SalaryHigher$193,382
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.