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Overview

 Columbia
Location New York, NY
Setting Large City
Enrollment 35,279
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #22
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website columbia.edu
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Costs

 Columbia
Tuition (In State) $65,340
Tuition (Out of State) $65,340
Room & Board $16,800
Avg Net Price $20,869
Avg Grant Aid $65,173
% Receiving Grant Aid 52%

Admission

 Columbia
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 57,613
Admitted 2,439
Acceptance Rate 4.2%
Enrolled % 63.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.91
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Extreme
ACT Range 34/35
SAT Range 1490/1570
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 1, 2026

Academics

 Columbia
Student to Faculty Ratio 6:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (26%)
  • Engineering (12%)
  • English and Literature (7%)
  • History (7%)
  • Health Professions (7%)

Outcomes

 Columbia
Graduation Rate 93%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $107,600
Making Student Loan Payments 76%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,500
Median Loan Payment $222

Diversity

 Columbia
% Men 33%
% Women 42%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 38%
% Black 8%
% Hispanic 13%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 15%
% Unknown Race 3%

Students

 Columbia
% In-State 19%
% Out-of-State 64%

Campus

 Columbia
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/