Overview
Student Population
| Location | New York, New York |
| Online | columbia.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in New York, New York, Columbia University in the City of New York is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 40,462 prospective students applied, and 2,695 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,521 enrolled in the school. 23,803 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,332 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $58,920 plus fees of $2,751. Columbia is ranked 21 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Columbia is rated within the top 5% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Columbia University in the City of New York within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#21 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in New York
#2 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#7 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1460/1570 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $85 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,318 |
| Other Fees | $2,751 |
| Room and Board | $12,394 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,220 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,603 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 26% |
| Engineering | 12% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
| History | 7% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190150 IPEDS survey data for Columbia University in the City of New York.
Current students may use the Columbia University in the City of New York GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.