by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Columbia University in the City of New York, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York stood at $71,845 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees were $3,845; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,000 |
| Fees | $3,845 |
| Total | $71,845 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Columbia University in the City of New York charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Columbia University in the City of New York prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Columbia University in the City of New York is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Columbia University in the City of New York Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Columbia University in the City of New York has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,514 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,570 |
| One Year Ago | $65,340 |
| Most Recent Year | $68,000 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Columbia has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 4.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $74,769 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.19%, which puts the figure next year near $74,851.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $74,851 |
| In 2 Years | $77,983 |
| In 3 Years | $81,246 |
| In 4 Years | $84,646 |
| In 5 Years | $88,188 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $318,726.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Columbia University in the City of New York, see the Columbia University in the City of New York Financial Aid page.
