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Columbia University in the City of New York student guide: campus events and game days, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about Columbia University in the City of New York
- Founded
- 1754
- Teams
- Columbia Lions
- Mascot
- Roar-ee the Lion
- Conference
- Ivy League
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
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Landmarks at Columbia University in the City of New York
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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What's on at Columbia University in the City of New York
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
Columbia University in the City of New York at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates8,973
Admitted4%
Average net price$21,590per year, after aid
Total cost$89,472per year, before aid
Graduation rate96%
Return for year two98%
Median earnings$102,49110 years after starting
Median debt$21,500at graduation
Students per teacher6 to 1
Average SAT1553
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Most popular majors
- Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree · 391 reported graduates$108,903median pay a year after
- EconomicsBachelor's Degree · 360 reported graduates$73,902median pay a year after
- Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree · 232 reported graduates$52,096median pay a year after
- Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree · 166 reported graduates$41,906median pay a year after
- HistoryBachelor's Degree · 152 reported graduates$40,546median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about Columbia University in the City of New York
How much does Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,590 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $89,472 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
96% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 98% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
4% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1553. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Columbia University in the City of New York?
Computer Science (bachelor's degree), Economics (bachelor's degree), Political Science and Government (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Columbia University in the City of New York students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $102,491. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Columbia University in the City of New York founded?
Columbia University in the City of New York was founded in 1754. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at Columbia University in the City of New York?
Landmarks at Columbia University in the City of New York include Butler Library Building (library), Arthur W. Diamond Law Library, Columbia University (stadium).
Where is Columbia University in the City of New York?
West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY, about 8 miles from Jersey City.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.