What families actually pay at Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY

Published cost of attendance
$89,472 / year
Under $30K household income$4,570
$30–48K household income$2,275
$48–75K household income$5,866
$75–110K household income$11,782
$110K+ household income$50,621

Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Acceptance rate
4%
SAT math (25–75)
770–800
4-yr grad rate
96%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$102,491
Undergrads
8,973

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