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Columbia University

New York

United States

Overview

Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (Columbia Engineering) offer undergraduate students unique advantages; they are at the same time small, selective colleges and integral components of a major research university. Students benefit from 270 years of rich history and distinction, easy access to the immense resources of New York City and a dynamic residential community where "Columbia Blue" is worn with pride at events ranging from Lions' basketball games to the World Leaders Forum to late-night study sessions in the residence halls. The Columbia College student body is composed of approximately 4,850 students; the Columbia Engineering student body is roughly 1,850. Students come from all fifty states and 110 countries. They represent a dazzling array of ethnic, social, economic, cultural, religious and geographic backgrounds. The diversity of Columbia's student body reflects the diversity of New York City, the world's most international city. At the heart of the undergraduate experience is a uniquely designed Core Curriculum of philosophy, history, politics, literature, art, music, science and writing, providing every student with a comprehensive and truly transformational understanding of modern civilization. Columbia students also have the exclusive opportunity to enhance their chosen studies through the unparalleled energy, vitality and multicultural variety of New York City. No other college in America offers students the integration of the highest level of educational excellence in a community with an incomparable offering of professional, career and life experiences.

Location

535 W 116th St, New York, New York, 10027

Website

https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process

Total Cost

$71,170

Median Salary

$88,000

Ranking

#18

US World and News Report

#11

The World University Rankings

#34

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

3.86%

Yield Rate

63.76%

SAT range

1510-1560

ACT range

34-36

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$71,170

Out of State Cost

$71,170

Room And Board

$17,580

Living Cost

$20,528

Average Total Aid Awarded

$78,824

Funding Options

Scholarship

49.24% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $78,824.

Scholarships

Columbia University Scholarships and Grants (USD 240,000,000) - Need-based financial aid. Columbia awards over $240 million annually in scholarships and grants. About half of incoming first-year students receive grants, with an average first-year grant of $77,908. Students from families with annual incomes less than $150,000 (and typical assets) can attend tuition-free. Students are expected to borrow $0 to attend Columbia.; Start-up Grant (USD 2,000) - Incoming first-year students from low-income families.; International Student Financial Aid (USD 66,350) - International students are evaluated in a need-aware manner. On average, international financial aid recipients receive an award of $66,350, which typically includes a Columbia grant and a student work-study job.