Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Recommended), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Recommended)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
670
760
SAT Math
670
780
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
28
33
ACT English
28
34
ACT Math
27
33
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$33,246
$35,166
$37,223
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Room and board (on campus)
$9,340
$9,648
$9,937
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (212) 854-3711
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 59%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,616
State/Local Grants: $3,603
Institutional Grants: $24,986
Student Loans: $4,246
