Overview
Enrollment
| 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 61,110 prospective students applied, and 2,524 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,641 enrolled in the school. 28,922 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,854 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $60,514 plus fees of $3,016. Columbia is ranked 21 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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
Rankings
Rankings for Columbia University in the City of New York within the 2023 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
#8 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 | 1470/1570 |
| ACT | 34/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $85 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,342 |
| Other Fees | $3,016 |
| Room and Board | $15,450 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,262 |
| Total One Year Cost | $82,584 |
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% |
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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.
Current students may use the Columbia University in the City of New York GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.