Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY

Private nonprofit midsize campus City: Large 8,973 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$21,590per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$71,845published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$71,845published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
4%
Average SAT
1,553of admitted students
Average ACT
35of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$102,49110 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Large
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus

Most common fields of study

  • Social sciences27%
  • Computer & information sciences16%
  • Engineering12%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences7%
  • English language & literature5%
  • Visual & performing arts5%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division I-FCS

  • Archery
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Columbia University in the City of New York.