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Columbia University in the City of New York
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
4%
SAT Range
1490-1580
ACT Range
34-35
Student/Faculty Ratio
21:1
Total Enrollments
34,782
Total Cost
$86,097
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$22,058
Main Address
West 116 St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027
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Rankings
Overall Scores
A+
Admissions & Acceptance
A+
Retention & Graduation
A
Instructors & Faculty
B
Financial Resources

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Summary
What makes Columbia University in the City of New York unique?

Columbia University was founded in 1754 and was known as King’s College through a royal charter from King George II before being renamed after the Revolutionary War. Columbia has a total undergraduate enrollment of about 30,000 and is located in a dense urban setting in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan just east of the Hudson River. The university boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1 and charges a lower tuition rate than Ivy League counterparts Harvard and Yale. 

Columbia is at the scholastic epicenter of New York City and plays host to research institutions like the Goddard Institute for Space Studies and historic physics forums like the Manhattan Project. The school has a range of academic offerings for students to choose from through over 15 competitive colleges like the Mailman School of Public Health and the Columbia Climate School. Students at Columbia have the option to attend study-abroad programs at partner schools such as the London School of Economics, the University of Oxford, and Pantheon-Sorbonne University. 

Beyond academics, students at Columbia can enjoy iconic museums like the MOMA, take their lunch in Central Park, or head to Yankee Stadium. Notable alumni include former President Barack Obama, investor tycoon Warren Buffet, and writer Isaac Asimov. Columbia has an extensive alumni network that includes MLB Hall of Famers, Nobel Laureates, and Justices of the United States Supreme Court.

Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(212) 854-1754
Location
West 116 St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Setting
Large City
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 34,782
Women 54%
Men 46%
Total Enrollments (2022) 34,782
International (Non-Citizen) 40%
White 26%
Asian 13%
Hispanic or Latino 9%
Black or African American 5%
Unknown 4%
Multiracial 3%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$62,570
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$62,570
Books
$1,366
On Campus Room & Board
$16,286

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 15,557
Master's 64%
Bachelor's 18%
Doctoral 10%
Certificate 8%
Total Awards (2022) 15,557
Mathematics and Science 21%
Human and Social Sciences 19%
Engineering 13%
Healthcare 11%
Business 10%
Computer Technology 8%
Education and Liberal Arts 7%
Legal and Law 6%
Communication and Media 3%
Art and Design 2%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
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Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
  • Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (School of Nursing)
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Dental Assisting (DA)
  • Predoctoral (Columbia University College of Dental Medicine)
  • Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) (advanced education in general dentistry (12 month / optional 2nd year))
  • Endodontics
  • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
  • Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Columbia University Medical Center Internship in Clinical Psychology)
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • English Language (American Language Program Intensive English Programs)
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
  • Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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4.2 Based on 5 Reviews
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A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
A
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