Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Columbia University in the City of New York
Columbia University in the City of New York is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in New York, NY, in a city setting. It enrolls about 8,973 students. The acceptance rate is 4%. 96% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $102,491.
4%
Acceptance
$21,590
Net price
8,973
Enrollment
96%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
4%
Acceptance rate
1,553
SAT average
35
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$21,590
Average net price
$71,845
In-state tuition
$71,845
Out-of-state tuition
$17,580
Room & board
$1,440
Books & supplies
$89,472
Total cost of attendance
23%
Students receiving Pell grants
14%
Students with federal loans
$21,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$102,491
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$88,535
Median earnings (6 yrs)
96%
Graduation rate
98%
Retention rate
88%
Earn more than a HS grad
$110,371
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
8,973
Total enrollment
7%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
25%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Campus
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