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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY

Tuition

$69,045

Acceptance

4%

Students

35,067

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$69,045

Out-of-State Tuition

$69,045

Avg On-Campus Living

$17,000

Avg Off-Campus Living

$17,058

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$86,045
Net price (after aid)$20,148

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$6,342
$30k – $48k$4,975
$48k – $75k$5,195
$75k – $110k$15,368
$110k+$44,695

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$102,491
Median debt at graduation$21,500
Est. monthly loan payment$228

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 4.8×

Graduates earn about 4.8× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants23%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans14%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

95%

Freshman Retention

97%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Aid signal

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Strong post-grad earnings

$102k above avg

Manageable graduate debt

$21.5k below avg

Strong completion rate

95% above avg

Affordability snapshot

Tuition

$69k

Net price

$20.1k

Pell

23%

Median debt

$21.5k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$102k

above avg

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesComputer ScienceArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing Arts

Programs (18)

Natural Sciences

BiologyEnvironmental ScienceMathematicsChemistry

Engineering

Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering

Social Sciences

PsychologySociologyPolitical Science

Computer Science

Data ScienceWeb Development

Admissions

Acceptance rate

4%

SAT range

1490 - 1570

ACT range

34 - 35

Campus & Student Life

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About Columbia University in the City of New York

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Columbia University in the City of New York located?
Columbia University in the City of New York is located in New York, NY, in the United States.
What type of institution is Columbia University in the City of New York?
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Columbia University in the City of New York is approximately 4%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Columbia University in the City of New York?
Columbia University in the City of New York's published in-state tuition is approximately $69,045 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Columbia University in the City of New York?
Columbia University in the City of New York reports total enrollment of approximately 35,067 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Columbia University in the City of New York?
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