Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY · Private · City campus · 8,973 students

Columbia University in the City of New York is a private city college in New York, NY, with about 8,973 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Columbia University in the City of New York fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

4%
Admit rate
1510–1580
SAT (25–75)
34–35
ACT (25–75)
$89,472/yr
Cost of attendance
$102,491
Median earnings
96%
Graduation rate
98%
Retention
6:1
Student:faculty
91%
Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$6,184/yr
$30–48k$4,569/yr
$48–75k$5,195/yr
$75–110k$15,114/yr
$110k+$44,695/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Columbia University in the City of New York.