Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private university located in New York, NY, serving approximately 8,899 students. It has an acceptance rate of 4%.
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Tuition
$69,045
Acceptance
4.23%
Students
35,067
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.8×Graduates earn about 4.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
95%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
4.23%
SAT range
1490 - 1570
ACT range
34 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
35,067
Undergrads
8,899
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
84
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
47
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.12
Property Rate / 1,000
2.92
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
New York
Violent Rate / 100k
537
Property Rate / 100k
1,813
Location
Institution does not report this
New York, NY 10027
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