Tuition (in-state)$71,200
Student : faculty6:1
Acceptance4%
Enrollment36,000
Walk score99
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Education
| Programs | Economics, political science, engineering, core curriculum humanities, neuroscience |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 95% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $71,200 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $71,200 |
| Room and board | $18,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 6:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 95%
Location and walk score
99/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Morningside Heights cafés
- Riverside Park
- Lincoln Center
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 24,000 |
|---|
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Columbia Business School
- Law
- Journalism
- SIPA
- Engineering MS
- Teachers College
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$85,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months92%
Career servicesCenter for Career Education with NYC employer network
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- JPMorgan
- McKinsey
- Deloitte
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
82%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Columbia Summer Funding Program
- Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
- Work Exemption Program
Alumni
| Living alumni | 350,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Warren Buffett
- Alexander Hamilton
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met; free tuition under $150k · Deadline: Jan 1
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