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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
4.6Exceptional
4%
Highly Selective
95%
Graduation
About Columbia University in the City of New York
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in New York, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 8,899 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 4% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 95% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $102,491 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,148 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
4%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
95%
Enrollment
8,899
Total students
Median Earnings
$102,491
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$69,045
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$69,045
Per year
Average Net Price
$20,148
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1500–1580
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1500
Median
1535
75th
1580
4001600
SAT Math
25th
760
Median
775
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
35
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$69,045/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$20,148/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$80,592
10-Year Earnings
$1,024,910
ROI Multiple
12.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Columbia University in the City of New York
Student Outcomes
95%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$102k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,899
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
