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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY · City · 8,973 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
New York, NY, 10027 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
LGA · New York LaGuardia
5 mi away
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Admission Rate
4%
Cost of Attendance
$89,472
per academic year
Graduation Rate
96%
Median Earnings
$102,491
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$21,500
at graduation
Enrollment
8,973
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$71,845
Out-of-state tuition
$71,845
Room & board
$17,580
Avg net price
$21,590
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,570
$30–48k
$2,275
$48–75k
$5,866
$75–110k
$11,782
$110k+
$50,621
Admissions
Admit rate
4%
SAT average
1553
740–780 range
ACT midpoint
35
34–35 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
96%
1st-yr retention
98%
Consumer completion
93%
Median earnings (6yr)
$88,535
Median earnings (10yr)
$102,491
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
6
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
25%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
29%
Hispanic
15%
Black
8%
Asian
19%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
20%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$88,535
10 years after entry
$102,491
Computer Science391
Economics360
Political Science and Government232
Research and Experimental Psychology166
History152
Neurobiology and Neurosciences89
English Language and Literature, General87
Mechanical Engineering75
Philosophy75
Sociology70
Visual and Performing Arts, Other69
Area Studies64
Applied Mathematics60
Sustainability Studies59
Mathematics58
Biology, General57
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$21,516/mo
Instructional spend/student
$110,371
Federal loan rate
14%