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OFFICIAL SCORECARD
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY · Private nonprofit
Acceptance rate
4.0%
Average SAT
1553
Tuition, out-of-state (yr)
$71,845
Tuition, in-state (yr)
$71,845
Undergraduates
8,973
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$102,491
Type
Private nonprofit
State
New York (NY)
International students
19.7%
STEM degrees
42%
🎓 42% of degrees here are in STEM fields — international students graduating in a STEM major qualify for up to 3 years of OPT work authorization in the US (vs. 1 year for other majors), which matters if you plan to work after graduation.
Figures come from the US Department of Education College Scorecard. For current admission policies and costs, always check the school's official website.