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Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NYPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 4% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of New York, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 4%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
9.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
4% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
4%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences28% of degrees
Engineering12% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $312,330
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $308,943
Earnings 5yr: $332,787
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $251,708
Earnings 5yr: $254,234
Debt: N/A
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $220,151
Earnings 5yr: $118,133
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $194,365
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $188,265
Earnings 5yr: $204,511
Debt: $20,397
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $184,384
Earnings 5yr: $169,317
Debt: N/A
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $182,326
Earnings 5yr: $147,168
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $167,848
Earnings 5yr: $165,479
Debt: N/A
Operations Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $167,572
Earnings 5yr: $199,865
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,264
Earnings 5yr: $187,372
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $164,885
Earnings 5yr: $155,932
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $152,001
Earnings 5yr: $156,758
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,951
Earnings 5yr: $143,645
Debt: N/A
Real Estate Development.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,863
Earnings 5yr: $154,190
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,395
Earnings 5yr: $161,644
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,332
Earnings 5yr: $112,032
Debt: $12,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,412
Earnings 5yr: $139,144
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,970
Earnings 5yr: $117,275
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,710
Earnings 5yr: $134,398
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,590
In-State Tuition$71,845
Out-of-State Tuition$71,845
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
14%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$88,535
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$102,491
Completion Signals
96%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
98%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$203/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$65,422
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