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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York

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About

Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a private Ivy League research university in New York City, United States. Established in 1754 as King's College by royal charter under George II of Great Britain on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, it is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest in the United States. The university was renamed Columbia College in 1784 following the American Revolution, and in 1787 was placed under a private board of trustees headed by former students Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In 1896, the campus was moved to its current location and renamed Columbia University.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$74,180
Estimated total for international students
US$92,198
Net price calculatorcc-seas.financialaid.columbia.edu (opens in a new tab)

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
8,973
Graduate students
26,009
International undergraduates
20%
Students per teacher
6 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
4%
SAT
Reading and writing 740–780 · Maths 770–800
ACT
34–35

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
95%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$109,430

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (338)

Bachelor's degrees69 subjects
AnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClimate ScienceCognitive ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceDanceData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering MechanicsEngineering PhysicsEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesOperations ResearchPhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, OtherPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience Technologies/Technicians, OtherSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSociologyStatisticsSustainability StudiesUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, Other
Master's degrees99 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural History, Criticism, and ConservationArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClimate ScienceCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementData AnalyticsData ScienceDispute ResolutionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, OtherElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInsuranceInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMining and Mineral EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesOperations ResearchPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal Estate DevelopmentRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSustainability StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralVisual and Performing Arts, Other
Doctoral degrees74 subjects
AnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectureAstronomy and AstrophysicsBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryIndustrial EngineeringLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesOperations ResearchPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, OtherPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)5 subjects
DentistryLawMedicineRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Post-baccalaureate certificates4 subjects
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPsychology, GeneralStatistics
Graduate certificates87 subjects
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectureArchitecture and Related Services, OtherArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceDemographyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering MechanicsEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGerontologyHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryIndustrial EngineeringJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesOperations ResearchPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.