Columbia University in the City of New York
tuition & fees
$70,517
graduate tuition & fees
$57,973
acceptance rate
4%
Student Population
35,173
online students
1,499
Number of Programs
451
Financial Aid Amount
$55,902
SAT Scores
1,550
Graduation Rate
96%
Columbia University in the City of New York is a Private, 4 years college located in New York, New York. Columbia University ranked 7th in National Universities, 11st in World Universities, and 1st in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 35,173 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Columbia University's acceptance rate is 3.99% last year (undergraduate school).
Columbia University in the City of New York is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Columbia University in the City of New York and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY 10027 |
| Phone | 212-854-1754 |
| WEB | www.columbia.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.columbia.edu/content/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.columbia.edu/content/admissions-offices |
| Financial Aid | sfs.columbia.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | cc-seas.financialaid.columbia.edu/estimate-cost |
| Veterans Tuition | sfs.columbia.edu/content/military-benefits |
| Disability Service | https://health.columbia.edu/content/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Columbia University in the City of New York is 3.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 64.92%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.99 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 64.92 % |
Tuition & Fees
Columbia University's 2025 tuition & fees is $70,517 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.44% compared to the last year's rate ($68,171).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $57,973. The graduate tuition increased by 3.01% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $70,517 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $57,973 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 35,173 students have enrolled at Columbia University (2024-2025). Among them, 1,499 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Columbia University has 9,164 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 26,009 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 35,173 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,164 |
| Graduate Students | 26,009 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,499 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Columbia University offers 451 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 451 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Columbia University
| Number of programs | 451 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |