Columbia University in the City of New York Computer Science Programs
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life.
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Columbia University in the City of New York Rankings
Columbia landed the #84 spot in our 2023 ranking of best colleges. We analyzed 758 colleges and universities across the nation to determine this ranking. This puts it in the top 15% of all schools in the nation. Out of the 56 colleges in New York, it is ranked at #2.
Our rankings are based on an outcomes-based approach rather than subjective ones used by other media outlets. As such, we utilize data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard, among other sources. Visit our rankings and methodology section to learn more.
Columbia has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.
Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
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#45 | Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
#58 | Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Columbia.
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards Columbia has earned from around the web.
Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
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#5 | Best Information Technology Schools | College Factual |
#6 | Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | College Factual |
#12 | Best Information Technology Schools | College Factual |
#17 | Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | College Factual |
#19 | Best Computer Information Systems Schools | College Factual |
#87 | Best Schools | Course Advisor |
Where Is Columbia University in the City of New York?

Contact details for Columbia are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | West 116 St And Broadway, New York, NY 10027 |
Phone: | 212-854-1754 |
Website: | www.columbia.edu |
Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/columbia |
Twitter: | https://twitter.com/columbia |
How Do I Get Into Columbia?
You can apply to Columbia online at: https://www.columbia.edu/content/admissions-offices
Admission Requirements for Columbia
Submission | Required? |
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High School GPA | recommended |
High School Rank | recommended |
High School Transcript | required |
College Prep Program | required |
Recommendations | required |
SAT or ACT Scores | required |
TOEFL | recommended |
How Hard Is It To Get Into Columbia?
Approximately 47% of accepted students are men and 53% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 7%, and the acceptance rate for women is 6%.
Average Test Scores
About 66% of students accepted to Columbia submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 770. Math scores were between 740 and 800.
Can I Afford Columbia University in the City of New York?
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.
Student Loan Debt
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Columbia, approximately 9% of students took out student loans averaging $12,141 a year. That adds up to $48,564 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Columbia is 1.7%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Columbia University in the City of New York Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are also 21,987 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 7,509 full-time undergraduates at Columbia, 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia University in the City of New York students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1,327 |
Black or African American | 533 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,106 |
White | 2,370 |
International Students | 1,388 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 785 |
Geographic Diversity
New York students aren't the only ones who study at Columbia University in the City of New York. At this time, all 50 states and the District of Columbia are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 144 countries are represented at Columbia. The most popular countries sending students to the school are China, India, and South Korea.
Online Learning at Columbia University in the City of New York
The following chart shows how the online learning population at Columbia has changed over the last few years.

Online Affordability Rankings of Columbia
During the most recent year for which we have data, the full-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia University in the City of New York was $61,671 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows how Columbia is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are not mostly online.
Major | Tuition for In-State Students | Tuition for Out-of-State Students |
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Information Technology | #67 | #67 |
Computer Science | #73 | #73 |
Computer Science | #73 | #73 |
Online Affordability Rankings of Columbia Rankings
During the most recent year for which we have data, the full-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia University in the City of New York was $61,671 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows how Columbia is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are mostly online.
Major | Tuition for In-State Students | Tuition for Out-of-State Students |
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Computer Science | #33 | #33 |
Computer Science | #33 | #33 |
Online Growth Rankings of Columbia
The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Columbia University in the City of New York was 1,024.8%. This is the #67 largest growth rate of all schools that are mostly online. This refers to all students at Columbia regardless of major.
The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at Columbia ranks compared to all other mostly online schools that offer a specific major. Note that the majors may or may not be offered online at Columbia.
Major | Growth Rate Rank | |
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Computer Science | #1 | |
Computer Science | #1 |
When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.
Columbia University in the City of New York Computer Science Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
Major | Bachelor’s | Graduate Certificate | Master’s | Doctor’s | TOTAL |
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Computer Science | 352 | 24 | 500 | 22 | 898 |
General Computer & Information Sciences | 0 | 0 | 489 | 0 | 489 |
Information Technology Project Management | 0 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
Information Technology | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
General Information Science | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Other Computer & Information Sciences & Support Services, Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 363 | 24 | 1,106 | 22 | 1,515 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By Nandaro under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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