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Columbia Housing Costs

What are the Living Costs at Columbia University in the City of New York?

There are more expenses associated with college besides tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be paying to attend Columbia University in the City of New York.

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Here's What Sleeping and Eating is Going to Cost You

Columbia University in the City of New York prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing price for any standard student was $8,718 in 2019 - 2020, and the cost of an average meal plan was $5,772.

The table below will show you the expected expenses of both on-campus and off-campus housing and food plans for Columbia University in the City of New York.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$14,490$17,955
-- Housing$8,718
-- Meals$5,772
Other Living Expenses$2,180$5,220
Books and Supplies$1,294$1,294
Total$17,964$24,469
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Total of $80,088 in Housing & Dining Over Four Years

In the past five years, Columbia housing and dining costs have changed 3.0% on average each year. This years' incoming first year students can expect to be charged approximately $19,106 for room, board and other costs according to existing trends. In their final year a student might pay an average of $19,704 for a two-year degree, and $20,321 for a bachelor degree.

The room and board total during four years would be $80,088; for two years it would be $38,810.

Answers to Questions About Living on Campus at Columbia

Are Freshmen Required to Live On Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity12,750
Max Number of Meal-Plan Meals Per WeekN/A

Room, Board & Other Expenses Much Higher Than Average

Columbia University in the City of New York room, board, books, supplies and other expenses total $17,964, which is much higher than the national average of $14,738.

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