A
Excellent
Score: 83/100

Columbia University in the City of New York

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 New York, New York 10027
🌐 www.columbia.edu/
Outcomes
A+
97/100
Affordability
F
29/100
Resources
A+
97/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
A+
100/100

Quick Stats

35,279
Total Enrollment
95%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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The Columbia University in the City of New York Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $835,348
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,962/mo — vs ~$1,160/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10451 (6.9% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where Columbia University in the City of New York Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Public Administration
of 100 schools
🥇
Operations Research
of 13 schools
🥉
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
of 100 schools
🥉
Social Work
of 100 schools
🥉
Public Health, General
of 100 schools
#4
Computer Science
of 100 schools
#4
Statistics, General
of 74 schools
#5
Law
of 100 schools
#7
Computer and Information Sciences, General
of 100 schools
#7
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $64,526 $64,526
Room $10,440
Board $6,360
Total Cost (On-Campus) $89,587 $89,587

Financial Aid

56%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
7%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 1,626 grads/yr Computer Science 919 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 720 grads/yr Social Work 562 grads/yr Law 523 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 458 grads/yr Public Administration 409 grads/yr Statistics, General 401 grads/yr Operations Research 388 grads/yr Public Health, General 383 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 381 grads/yr Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 340 grads/yr Sustainability Studies 329 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 301 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 285 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 266 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 265 grads/yr Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 259 grads/yr Epidemiology 247 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 242 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

35,279
Total Students
54%
Women
85%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 25%
Hispanic 9%
Black 5%
Asian 13%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 39%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 88%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 85%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
Columbia University in the City of New York has an acceptance rate of 4%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Columbia University in the City of New York?
Tuition at Columbia University in the City of New York is $64,526 for in-state students and $64,526 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
The graduation rate at Columbia University in the City of New York is 95%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Columbia University in the City of New York a good school?
Columbia University in the City of New York has a Repit College Score of 83/100 (Grade: A). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Columbia University in the City of New York?
Columbia University in the City of New York has a total enrollment of 35,279 students. Most students (85%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology