Columbia University in the City of New York

Overview

Columbia University in the City of New York, positioned in the Manhattan borough of New York City, is an Ivy League institution renowned for its rigorous scholarship and rich history dating back to its founding in 1754. The Morningside Heights campus is distinguished by a neoclassical architectural style, including the iconic Low Memorial Library at its center. With a highly competitive admissions process, Columbia attracts a diverse and intellectually ambitious student body. The university is well-known for its comprehensive core curriculum, esteemed programs in numerous fields such as Journalism, Law, Business, and Engineering, and a significant focus on research activities. On-campus housing is provided, with a variety of residential options fostering a close-knit living and learning environment. While Columbia fields a range of varsity athletic teams known as the Lions, the university's primary acclaim stems from its academic and research prowess rather than athletic achievements.

In the most recent statistical year 60,879 prospective students applied, and 2,404 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,540 enrolled in the school.  28,383 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,399 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $62,570 plus fees of $3,569. Columbia is ranked 22 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.