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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$88,535

Acceptance Rate

4%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$69,045

At a Glance

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Total Students

8,899

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Retention Rate

97%

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Faculty Ratio

6

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Financial Aid

14%

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Median Debt

$21,500

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Columbia University is a private, non-profit institution in New York City with an undergraduate student population of 8,899. The university has a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 4.2%. Students who attend Columbia have a high likelihood of graduating, with a rate of 95.1%, and a strong retention rate of 97.2%.

The annual in-state tuition at Columbia is $69,045. Graduates experience strong early career earnings, with a median salary of $75,228 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $88,535, and ten years after, it reaches $102,491. The median debt for students is $21,500, and 14.4% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$75k

1 YEAR

$89k

5 YEARS

$102k

10 YEARS

Top 2% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Columbia University alumni earn $75,228. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $88,535. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $102,491. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.

Columbia University has a 95.1% graduation rate and a 97.2% retention rate. The university has an acceptance rate of 4.2%. The total student population is 8,899. 14.4% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $69,045.

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Campus Location

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New York, New York

New York, NY 10027

Columbia University in the City of New York is located in New York, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Columbia University in the City of New York has an acceptance rate of 4%.