Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
- 4-year, Private
- 1,417 Freshman Class
- $57,981 (in-state), $57,981 (out-of-state)
- 22,940 Total Students
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Columbia University in the City of New York Student Body
Size
- Average Freshman Class Size:
- 1,417
- Full-Time Undergrads:
- 6,555
- Total Students:
- 22,940
Undergraduates/Graduates
Where Students Come From
Are Students Enrolled Full-Time?
Diversity
Columbia University in the City of New York Campus Life
Campus Housing and Facilities
- Students Living on Campus?
- 94%
- Religious Affiliation?
- No
- Urbanization:
- Urban
Crime (per 1000 students per year)
- Serious Crimes:
- 7.58
- Drug or Weapon Incidents:
- 3.87
- Alcohol Incidents:
- 7.84
Weather (Degrees F)
Columbia University in the City of New York Admissions
Applicants Admitted
Statistics
- Students Who Return After First Year:
- 97%
- Average GPA:
- 3.90
Average Test Scores
- SAT Math:
- 680 - 780
- SAT Verbal:
- 680 - 770
- SAT Writing:
- 690 - 770
- ACT Composite:
- 29 - 34
Columbia University in the City of New York Academics
Graduation Rates (Total)
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Latino/Hispanic
Native American
Statistics
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio:
- 6:1
- Study Abroad Offered:
- Yes
Columbia University in the City of New York Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
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$57,981
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$57,981
In-State
Out-of-State
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- Tuition (Out-of-State)
- $43,304
- Tuition (In-State)
- $43,304
- Food and Housing
- $10,570
- Books
- $2,807
- Personal Expenses
- $1,300
How are students paying for school?
- Average Grant Size
- $28,999
Columbia University in the City of New York Contact Information
Address
- Mailing
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2960 Broadway
New York,NY 10027
212-854-1754 - More Info
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Columbia University in the City of New YorkReviews
By Students 
(Avg. of 97rankings)
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H. D.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?As a freshman student, its easy to get lost in the sea of possibilities and the freshman residence set-up makes it somewhat difficult to expand your network and meet others.Describe your school in one sentence.I beleieve that Columbia University is an amazing institution with its ability to offer unparalleled internship opportunities in the heart of New York, a highly intelligent and diverse class, and world-renowned faculty that helps cultivate an engaging atmosphere of both real-world and academic achievement.
A. K.
What do you consider the best thing about your school? Why?The best thing about Columbia is that there is the opportunity to learn so much. There is a core curriculum that everyone has to take, no matter what their major, and it’s a great chance to study subjects that would otherwise be neglected.Describe your school in one sentence.Columbia provides an Ivy League education, right in the middle of one of the most exciting cities in the world.
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J. Z.
What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?It’s hard to make friends here. Make sure you join clubs and go to events and meet people with common interests. A lot of students here also spend way too much time in the library, which admittedly is very beautiful, but there is nothing wrong with going to a club or bar or frat party now and then.
You don’t need to take the hardest classes or get a perfect GPA to get accepted to the grad school of job of your dreams. What is more important is passion, so do research or an internship.What kind of person should attend this school?- independent
- social
- goal-oriented
Columbia and New York are places that you have to be very independent and think for yourself in order to survive. No one here is going to hold your hand and guide you through each step: choosing your program, applying to jobs and internships, and making friends. On the other hand, no where else will you find so many opportunities as in New York. Only here can you attend a global university, do research with a nobel laureate, and land a coveted internship at the same time.
J. W.
Describe your school in one sentence.Columbia stands apart from the rest of the schools in the Ivy League for two main reasons: first, its location, and second, the Core Curriculum. Located in arguably one of the greatest and most thriving cities in the country, Columbia offers a huge amount of opportunities, including the incorporation of theater and museum trips to the curriculum, and incredible internships, as well as professional networking and panels. As for the Core, all students are given a unique and shared knowledge base which puts their educations in perspective.What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?Recently, we’re all proud that we’ve held the number 4 spot in the US News college ranking right after the big three (Harvard, Princeton, and Yale) for the second year in a row now, but I tend to brag most about the World Leaders Forum, in which world leaders are brought in to speak to the students, and then take questions. The experience itself is incredible.
N. G.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?Some of the lectures are very boring and confusing because the professors are not the best for that course.,What’s the most frustrating thing about your school?Sometimes the core curriculum takes up so much time and contributes so little to our enrishment.