Columbia University in the City of New York's Value

Is Columbia a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Check out Columbia University in the City of New York's educational value before you overpay!

Within New York, Columbia University in the City of New York is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Columbia University in the City of New York's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in New York. This lands Columbia University in the City of New York in the #35 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in New York.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

Columbia University in the City of New York provides a high quality education at a lower than average cost than other schools of similar quality. This results in a good value for the educational dollar, and earns Columbia a #523 ranking on the Overall Best Colleges for the Money list.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Columbia University in the City of New York compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$148,331 - Olin College
	Good	$162,206 - Vanderbilt University $167,596 - Washington and Lee University $168,450 - Rice University $187,382 - Swarthmore College $190,572 - Columbia University in the City of New York
Average	Fair	$207,118 - Harvey Mudd College $207,278 - Middlebury College $207,516 - Wake Forest University $219,715 - Claremont McKenna College $221,283 - Carnegie Mellon University
	Low
Overpriced	Poor

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Bottom Line: You'll Spend $190,572 for That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree at Columbia University in the City of New York will cost you about $190,572. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $46,567 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$46,567
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$190,572

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Does this School Make Financial Sense to You?

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Columbia University in the City of New York. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$272,971	1,454	C+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$190,572	1,420	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$128,411	1,003	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$272,971	102	B-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$190,572	102	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$128,411	68	B+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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