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Columbia University in the City of New York

Overview

Student Population
30,454
National Rank
#16
Columbia University in the City of New York overview
Location New York, New York
Online columbia.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Columbia University in the City of New York overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation 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 38,118 prospective students applied, and 2,519 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,547 enrolled in the school.  25,404 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,050 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $54,504 plus fees of $2,704. Columbia is ranked 16 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Elite 
Columbia University in the City of New York overview
SAT 1460/1580
ACT 31/34
Applications Accepted
6.6% 
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Applications Due Jan 1, 2019
Applicant Competition Extreme
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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$54,504
Costs for Columbia University in the City of New York
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$2,704
Room and Board $13,644
Budget for Other Expenses$1,947
Total One Year Cost$74,199
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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$107,600 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
93% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Columbia University in the City of New York students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 26%
Engineering 12%
English and Literature 7%
History 7%
Health Professions 7%
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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.

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