Columbia University in the City of New York: cost & net price by income
New York, New York
Here's what students actually pay to attend Columbia University in the City of New York after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,873 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $44,438. Published in-state tuition is $69,045. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$9,873/yr
- $30k–$48k$4,699/yr
- $48k–$75k$8,106/yr
- $75k–$110k$16,916/yr
- $110k+$44,438/yr
Columbia University in the City of New York cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $69,045
- Out-of-state tuition
- $69,045
- Students receiving aid
- 23%
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FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
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Cost FAQ
- How much does Columbia University in the City of New York cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Columbia University in the City of New York is about $9,873 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Columbia University in the City of New York?
- At Columbia University in the City of New York, published in-state tuition is $69,045 and out-of-state tuition is $69,045 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Columbia University in the City of New York worth the cost?
- FindU gives Columbia University in the City of New York a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)