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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$88,535

Acceptance Rate

4%

Graduation Rate

95%

Annual Tuition

$69,045

At a Glance

Total Students

8,899

Retention Rate

97%

Faculty Ratio

6

Financial Aid

14%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Columbia University is a private, non-profit institution in New York City with an acceptance rate of 4.2%. The university has a student body of 8,899 and a high graduation rate of 95.1%. The retention rate is 97.2%. The cost of tuition for in-state students is $69,045.

Graduates of Columbia University report strong earnings after graduation. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $75,228. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $88,535, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $102,491. The median debt for students is $21,500, and 14.4% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

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 a median salary of $75,228. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $88,535, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $102,491. The median debt for graduates is $21,500, and 14.4% of students receive financial aid.

Columbia University has a high retention rate of 97.2% and a graduation rate of 95.1%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 4.2% and a student population of 8,899. The in-state tuition is $69,045.

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Campus Location

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 4.2%.