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Metropolitan College of New YorkNew York, NY
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Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
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#64 in Federal Region II Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$20,188Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$69,045
cheaper$22,750Graduate Tuitionexpensive$56,279
Less$25,107Average Financial Aid AmountMore$49,638
Admission
-Test Scores1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Easier65.49%Acceptance RateTighter3.95%
Lower41.89%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable64.06%
High School GPA
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller632Total EnrollmentLarger34,782
Smaller426Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger8,902
Smaller206Graduate Student PopulationLarger25,880
Smaller340Online Student PopulationLarger1,111
Completion & Outcomes
Lower36%Graduate RateHigher95%
22%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower31%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty6 to 1
149Number of faculties6,229
Lower$76,157Average Faculty SalaryHigher$185,958
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.