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Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University in the City of New York is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in New York, NY. It enrolls about 35,279 students and admits roughly 4% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationNew York, NY 10027
CountyNew York County
Enrollment35,279
Acceptance rate4%
Applicants / admitted57,613 / 2,439
In-state tuition & fees$68,171
Out-of-state tuition & fees$68,171
Graduation rate (150%)95%
Transfer-out rate1%
Full-time retention rate97%
Campus settingCity: Large
Size category20,000 and above
Highest degree offeredDoctor's degree
SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math)730–770
ACT middle 50%34–35
Websitewww.columbia.edu/
Phone2128541754

Admissions

About 57,613 students applied and 2,439 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,540 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $68,171 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 1,488 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 95% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Columbia University in the City of New York is in New York, NY, New York County. Its coordinates are 40.8083, -73.9619.

Nearby institutions

Barnard College 0 km · New YorkTeachers College at Columbia University 0 km · New YorkUnion Theological Seminary in the City of New York 0 km · New YorkNew York Theological Seminary 0 km · New YorkJewish Theological Seminary of America 0 km · New YorkManhattan School of Music 0 km · New York

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?

About 4% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 57,613 applicants.

How much does Columbia University in the City of New York cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $68,171 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Columbia University in the City of New York?

About 35,279 students are enrolled.