Columbia Housing Costs

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.

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.

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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.