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Columbia University in the City of New York
Columbia University
New York, New York 10027
Visit websiteAmong the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private institution in New York with particular strength in computer science and engineering. With an average SAT of 1547, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 8.9K undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
95% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $102,491 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,148.
Established
1754
Motto
In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen
Mascot
Roar-ee the Lion
Type
Private research university
Conference
Ivy League
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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4%Acceptance
1547SAT Avg
8,899Students
6:1Student:Faculty
95%Grad Rate
$102,491Earnings 10yr
$20,148Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate4.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1547
Reading & WritingMid: 745
730770
MathMid: 775
760800
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 35
3435
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$69,045
Room & Board$16,800
Books & Supplies$1,392
Total Cost of Attendance$86,042
Average Net Price$20,148
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$6,342
$30–48K$4,975
$48–75K$5,195
$75–110K$15,368
$110K+$44,695
Programs (366)
Student Body
Undergrads
8,899
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
Race & Ethnicity
White 30%
Black 8%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 18%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 18%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate95.0%
Freshman Retention97.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$88,535
8 Years$98,435
10 Years$102,491
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$96,500
Men
$138,700
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Source: Wikipedia