A+
Rating
Private
Type
33,301
Students
$58,920
Tuition
5%
Acceptance
#9
Ranking
Large City
Campus Setting
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See All RankingsColumbia University in the City of New York
National Average
$79,752
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$37,967
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Columbia University in the City of New York
National
1440 - 1570
65% of students submit
63%
31 - 35
45% of students submit
Required
$85
Full-Time
Part-Time
53%
83%
47%
15%
14%
1%
10% Business Administration and Management, General
6% Computer Science
5% Social Work
80% Others
10%
1195 Graduates
6%
680 Graduates
5%
569 Graduates
4%
497 Graduates
4%
451 Graduates
4%
436 Graduates
3%
412 Graduates
3%
309 Graduates
2%
293 Graduates
Students
Professors
6
10,807,656
$96,463
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
98%
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Columbia University in the City of New York
National
$66,500
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$83,300
6 Years After Graduation
78%