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Students coming from families with annual incomes less than $150,000 (and typical assets) are able to attend Columbia tuition-free. Columbia awards more than $215 million annually in scholarships and grants from all sources.
Prospective or current undergraduate students at Columbia College or the School of Engineering and Applied Science can use Columbia's net price calculator at the College Board.
The effective average cost of full-time attendance for the 2022-2023 academic year is as follows: Tuition per point: $2,014. Tuition for a 30-point program: $60,420. Tuition for 17 points or more, per term: $34,238. Fees: Varies based on enrollment status.
The largest portion of your expenses for the academic year will be your student bill, which includes: tuition, health services fee, student life fee, orientation and document fees, and room and meals. The charge for the standard full-time program of at least 4 courses (12 points) per semester.
Columbia University's tuition is $65,524. Compared with the national average cost of tuition of $43,477, Columbia University is more expensive.
Tuition for a 30-point program: $63,060. Tuition for 16 points or more, per term: $33,632. Fees: Varies based on enrollment status. Approximate cost of living (housing and food) and personal expenses, books, and transportation for 9 month academic year: $29,003.
Free tuition. $215 million in aid. No loans. If your family’s annual income is less than $150,000 (with typical assets), you will be able to attend Columbia tuition-free. Columbia typically awards over $200 million in scholarships and grants.
