Columbia University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | $74,173 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
|
$57,208 |
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Room and Board
|
$13,618 |
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Books and Supplies
|
$1,246 |
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Other Expenses
|
$2,101 |
| Payment Plans | Installment plan, prepayment discount, external finance company |
Columbia University Applying For Financial Aid
| ugrad-finaid@columbia.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
|---|---|
| Award Notification | On or about April 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is E00485 |
Free |
| CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Columbia University Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 857 (60.4%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 727 (84.8%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 727 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 727 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Award | $55,687 |
|
Need-Based Gift
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Received by 721 (99.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $52,073 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 533 (73.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,690 |
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Merit-Based Gift
|
Received by 25 (3.4%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | Not reported |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,290 (53.4%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,993 (91.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,993 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 2,911 (97.3%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 99% |
| Average Award | $55,521 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 2,973 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $50,733 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 2,427 (81.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,198 |
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Merit-Based Gift
|
Received by 83 (2.8%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | Not reported |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
Not reported |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
Not reported |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Columbia University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Alternative loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | None |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Not reported |
|---|---|
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Not reported |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Not reported |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Not reported |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
Not reported |