Columbia University
New York City, NY · Private · 8,800 undergraduates · founded 1754
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Admissions
Middle 50% is the range between the 25th and 75th percentile of enrolled students who submitted scores. Testing policies change; confirm the current policy with Columbia. Reading test scores →
Cost
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,570 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,275 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,866 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,782 |
| Over $110,000 | $50,621 |
Averages for students receiving federal aid. Use the net price calculator on Columbia’s website for an estimate for your family. Paying for college →
Outcomes
Students
Undergraduates by race and ethnicity
White29%
International20%
Asian19%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black7.5%
Two or more races6.3%
Unknown3.3%
Largest majors
Departments →| Program | Graduates per year | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 391 | $188,2654 years after graduating |
| Economics | 360 | $137,7104 years after graduating |
| Political Science and Government | 232 | $100,2454 years after graduating |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 166 | $86,9464 years after graduating |
| History | 152 | $98,0794 years after graduating |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 89 | $70,2444 years after graduating |
| English Language and Literature, General | 87 | $59,3964 years after graduating |
| Mechanical Engineering | 75 | $111,4914 years after graduating |
| Philosophy | 75 | $56,8854 years after graduating |
| Sociology | 70 | $101,5364 years after graduating |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, most recent data as of October 2026. These figures are federal data, not student ratings.