Columbia University in the City of New York
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The private four-year university in New York City is any Ivy League research institution sought after for its 67 undergraduate programs including computer science, economics and political science. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of about 4%.
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At a glance At a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
LocationAt a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
New York, NY
Type4-year, Private Nonprofit
SizeMedium
Admissions Admissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
Undergraduate EnrollmentAdmissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
8,973
Acceptance Rate4%
Test ScoresConsidered, but not required
SAT Reading740-780
SAT Math770-800
ACT34-35
Costs Costs
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
Average annual costCosts
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
$15,370
Median earnings$115,519
Median total debt after graduation$20,500
Students receiving federal loans15%
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Areas of Study Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
Browse all of this school's areas of study
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Architecture
- Area Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Information Science/Studies
- Computer Science
- Education, General
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Research
- Engineering, Other
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Biology, General
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Nutrition Sciences
- Classical and Ancient Studies
- Cognitive Science
- Sustainability Studies
- Climate Science
- Data Science
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Physics
- Materials Sciences
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Public Administration
- Anthropology
- Economics
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Social Sciences, Other
- Dance
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Music
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- History
Academics Academics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
Graduation RateAcademics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
93%
Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education's College Scorecard
