Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
Federal IPEDS data · Updated July 26, 2026
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Campus Overview
Columbia University in the City of New York is a urban private four-year institution located in New York, NY. It enrolls a large student body of approximately 35,173 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
New York, NY
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"Personalized mentorship and small class sizes
Student-faculty ratio: 6:1 (est. ~15 students per class)
"Our students succeed at exceptional rates
Graduation rate: 96%
"Generous financial aid makes us affordable
Avg net price (after aid): $22,520
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