by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Columbia University in the City of New York, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
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Undergraduates studying part-time at Columbia University in the City of New York are charged $2,188 per credit.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $2,188 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are broken out below.
Required fees account for amounted to $3,845; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,000 |
| Fees | $3,845 |
| Total | $71,845 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at Columbia University in the City of New York has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $60,514 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,570 |
| One Year Ago | $65,340 |
| Most Recent Year | $68,000 |
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 4.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $74,769 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at Columbia University in the City of New York, see the Columbia University in the City of New York Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Columbia University in the City of New York Tuition & Fees page.