2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$12,411
Net Price
4%
Admitted
65%
Enrolled
95%
Graduation Rate
6/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Columbia University in the City of New York
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 33,776. In 2021, there were 771 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in New York and ranks #5 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
771
Total Enrollment
33,776
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Ranking for Columbia University in the City of New York
Let’s be honest. There is no broad-based ranking system that is gong to find the exact right psychology program for you. Use our rankings and more importantly, the underlying data to help uncover a list of psychology programs that might be right for you. Once you narrow down a list of school to consider, the real work begins. In our view, it is best to visit the campus, talk to current students and alumni, interview professors and get a good sense of the school, its administration and philosophy to find the right psychology program for you.
New York Rank
Combining ranking factors for 99 schools that offer psychology degrees in New York, Columbia University in the City of New York ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Columbia University in the City of New York ranks #5.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Columbia University in the City of New York offers Research Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Research Psychology and Social Work. At the post master certificate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | 12 | 9 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 33 | 27 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | – | 7 | 3 |
| Educational Psychology | – | – | 10 | 7 |
| General Psychology | – | – | 2 | – |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | – | 4 | 8 |
| Research Psychology | 124 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
| Social Work | – | 487 | 8 | 6 |
| Total Graduates | 124 | 496 | 86 | 65 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 61,110 students applied to the Columbia University in the City of New York. The university admitted 4% and 65% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for New York universities is 12,286. On average, all New York institutions admit 68% and 20% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Columbia University in the City of New York students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 99%. Compared to all New York four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.
The overall graduation rate for Columbia University in the City of New York is 95%, compared to 65% for all New York universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 1%.
Compare CU to New York Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Columbia University in the City of New York to the average of all New York four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CU
61,110
Applicants
4%
Percent Admitted
65%
Percent Enrolled
99%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
NY Colleges
12,286
Applicants
68%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 7,010 or 75% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 2,351 or 25% part-time faculty members employed at Columbia University in the City of New York. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 4,484 or 48%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CU
6 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
75%
Percent Full-Time
25%
Percent Part-Time
48%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NY Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
52%
Percent Full-Time
48%
Percent Part-Time
51%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Columbia University in the City of New York the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $59,450, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,342.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $50,496 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,428.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Columbia University in the City of New York in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Columbia University in the City of New York | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $15,450 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,262 |
| Total Living Expenses | $17,712 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $59,450 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,342 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $78,504 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $50,496 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,428 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $52,924 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Columbia University in the City of New York is $12,411. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Columbia University in the City of New York to all New York universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CU
$78,504
Cost to Attend
$46,156
Average Financial Aid
58%
Percent Receiving Aid
$12,411
Net Price
NY Colleges
$44,950
Cost to Attend
$18,304
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,389
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 853 or 58%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,884 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $46,156.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 4,884 | $46,156 |
| Pell Grants | 1,900 | $5,526 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,364 | $10,974 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Columbia University in the City of New York to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CU
4,884
Grant or Scholarship Aid
60%
Grants or Scholarships
1,900
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
1,364
Federal Student Loans
17%
Federal Student Loans
NY Colleges
4,270
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
2,106
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
1,890
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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