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Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY |
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| Overview | ||||
| UCD Score | 88 Excellent | |||
| Type | Private Non-Profit 4-year | |||
| Setting | City | |||
| Enrollment | 8,973 students | |||
| Student-to-Faculty | 6:1 | |||
| Costs | ||||
| In-State Tuition | $71,845 Lowest | |||
| Out-of-State Tuition | $71,845 Lowest | |||
| Room & Board | $17,580 Lowest | |||
| Avg Net Price / yr | $21,590 Lowest cost | |||
| Pell Grant Rate | 22.7% of students | |||
| Median Loan Debt | $21,500 Lowest debt | |||
| Admissions | ||||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.0% Highly Selective | |||
| SAT Range | 1,510–1,580 composite | |||
| ACT Range | 34–35 composite | |||
| Outcomes | ||||
| Graduation Rate (6yr) | 79.2% Highest | |||
| Median Earnings (10yr) | $102,491 Highest | |||
| Diversity | ||||
| White | 28.7% | |||
| Black | 7.5% | |||
| Hispanic | 15.4% | |||
| Asian | 18.7% | |||
| International | 19.7% | |||
| Campus | ||||
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | |||
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