On this page, we take a look at the Columbia University in the City of New York sports programs, including information about the teams and their performance. Columbia is classified as NCAA Division I-FCS and is a member of The Ivy League.
A total number of 973 athletes who take part in at least one varsity sports at the school, 519 of whom are men and 454 are female. Note that Columbia offers no sports-specific financial aid.
At 29 head coaches at Columbia, 14 of whom lead men’s teams and 15 of whom coach women’s teams. On average, the men’s team head coaches earn about $240,534 per year while the women’s team head coaches make around $172,182.
In addition, there are 88 assistant coaches at Columbia, 51 working with men’s teams and 37 working with women’s teams. Their average pay runs about $114,004 per year on the men’s side and $94,084 on the women’s side.
As reported to the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity in Athletics survey, Columbia brought in $43,349,775 in total athletics revenue and $43,349,775 in total expenses.
Below we summarize the data we have for each sport at Columbia rankings when the school made it to one of our Best Schools for a Sport lists, when applicable. In order to place in College Factual’s sports rankings, you have to have more than a good sports team — you need to offer a quality education as well.
The roster lists 10 members of the Columbia women’s archery team, led by 1 head coach and 1 assistant coach.
Financially, the Columbia women’s archery program made $286,430 in revenue and paid out $286,430 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
There are 40 athletes on the Columbia men’s baseball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Brett Boretti. Men’s baseball plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Columbia men’s baseball program brought in $1,571,842 in revenue and paid out $1,571,842 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
The team has 18 athletes on the Columbia men’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Kevin Hovde. Men’s basketball competes in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Columbia men’s basketball program generated $2,169,578 in revenue and spent $2,169,578 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
The team has 13 members of the Columbia women’s basketball team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The head coach is Megan Griffith. Women’s basketball plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
Financially, the Columbia women’s basketball program brought in $2,752,810 in revenue and paid out $2,752,810 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
The team has 18 athletes on the Columbia men’s fencing team, led by 1 head coach and 5 assistant coaches. The head coach is Michael Aufrichtig. Men’s fencing competes in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 94%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia men’s fencing program brought in $434,850 in revenue and spent $434,850 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
The team has 30 players on the Columbia women’s fencing team, led by 1 head coach and 5 assistant coaches. The head coach is Michael Aufrichtig. Women’s fencing is part of Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Columbia women’s fencing program generated $428,604 in revenue and paid out $428,604 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
There are 19 members of the Columbia women’s field hockey team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Nicole Miller. Women’s field hockey competes in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
Financially, the Columbia women’s field hockey program generated $376,796 in revenue and paid out $376,796 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
The roster lists 111 players on the Columbia men’s football team, led by 1 head coach and 9 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Jon Poppe. Men’s football is part of FCS as a member of The Ivy League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 997 and a Graduation Success Rate of 97%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia men’s football program generated $5,364,231 in revenue and paid out $5,364,231 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
There are 8 members of the Columbia men’s golf team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Rich Mueller. Men’s golf is part of Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 978 and a Graduation Success Rate of 89%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia men’s golf program brought in $380,395 in revenue and spent $380,395 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
The roster lists 8 athletes on the Columbia women’s golf team, led by 1 head coach. The team is coached by Amy Weeks. Women’s golf plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia women’s golf program made $370,648 in revenue and spent $370,648 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
The team has 31 players on the Columbia women’s lacrosse team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Anne Murray. Women’s lacrosse plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia women’s lacrosse program generated $499,747 in revenue and paid out $499,747 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
The roster lists 40 members of the Columbia men’s other sports team, led by 1 head coach and 4 assistant coaches.
Financially, the Columbia men’s other sports program made $880,945 in revenue and paid out $880,945 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
The team has 34 athletes on the Columbia men’s rowing team, led by 1 head coach and 4 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Thomas Terhaar. Men’s rowing plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League.
Financially, the Columbia men’s rowing program generated $1,197,692 in revenue and spent $1,197,692 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
The team has 53 athletes on the Columbia women’s rowing team, led by 1 head coach and 4 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Emerson Curry. Women’s rowing plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia women’s rowing program brought in $928,065 in revenue and paid out $928,065 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
The team has 29 members of the Columbia men’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Mike Casper. Men’s soccer plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 997 and a Graduation Success Rate of 96%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia men’s soccer program brought in $517,847 in revenue and spent $517,847 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
There are 32 athletes on the Columbia women’s soccer team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Tracey Bartholomew. Women’s soccer is part of Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia women’s soccer program made $695,039 in revenue and spent $695,039 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
The roster lists 19 athletes on the Columbia women’s softball team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. The head coach is Jennifer Teague. Women’s softball competes in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team posted an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Columbia women’s softball program made $598,785 in revenue and paid out $598,785 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
There are 16 players on the Columbia men’s squash team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches.
Financially, the Columbia men’s squash program generated $361,395 in revenue and spent $361,395 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
There are 12 players on the Columbia women’s squash team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches.
On the money side of things, the Columbia women’s squash program brought in $342,445 in revenue and paid out $342,445 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
The team has 39 players on the Columbia men’s swimming & diving team, led by 2 head coaches and 3 assistant coaches.
On the money side of things, the Columbia men’s swimming & diving program made $642,284 in revenue and paid out $642,284 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
There are 33 members of the Columbia women’s swimming & diving team, led by 2 head coaches and 2 assistant coaches.
On the money side of things, the Columbia women’s swimming & diving program brought in $578,999 in revenue and paid out $578,999 in expenses. The program broke even on the year.
There are 12 players on the Columbia men’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 4 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Howard Endelman. Men’s tennis is part of Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia men’s tennis program generated $748,280 in revenue and paid out $748,280 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
The roster lists 11 players on the Columbia women’s tennis team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Ilene Weintraub. Women’s tennis plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
When it comes to the budget, the Columbia women’s tennis program brought in $614,000 in revenue and spent $614,000 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
There are 123 members of the Columbia men’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 6 assistant coaches.
When it comes to the budget, the Columbia men’s track & field & cross country program brought in $534,100 in revenue and spent $534,100 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
There are 165 athletes on the Columbia women’s track & field & cross country team, led by 1 head coach and 6 assistant coaches.
When it comes to the budget, the Columbia women’s track & field & cross country program generated $588,044 in revenue and spent $588,044 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
The roster lists 18 players on the Columbia women’s volleyball team, led by 1 head coach and 2 assistant coaches. Leading the team is Patric Santiago. Women’s volleyball plays in Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The squad recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 1000 and a Graduation Success Rate of 100%.
On the money side of things, the Columbia women’s volleyball program made $447,644 in revenue and spent $447,644 in expenses. In other words, the program broke even.
There are 31 members of the Columbia men’s wrestling team, led by 1 head coach and 3 assistant coaches. The team is coached by Donald Pritzlaff. Men’s wrestling is part of Division I as a member of The Ivy League. The team recorded an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 997 and a Graduation Success Rate of 97%.
Financially, the Columbia men’s wrestling program made $768,339 in revenue and paid out $768,339 in expenses. That means the program essentially broke even.
Note that if we don’t have data on a particular sport, it won’t be listed in the section above.
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