Columbia University in the City of New York is a private nonprofit institution in New York, NY. 774 students use VA education benefits there. VA paid it $8,967,928 in Post-9/11 tuition and fees for 351 recipients in the most recent reporting year. A further $4,086,577 went to 306 students through Yellow Ribbon.
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The numbers
| Type | Private nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Regional |
| Students on VA benefits | 774 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,973 |
| Tuition, in-state | $69,045 / year |
| Books, estimated | $1,392 / year |
| Housing allowance here | $5,196 / month |
| Yellow Ribbon | Yes |
| Graduation rate, all students | 96% |
| Median salary after attending | $102,491 |
| Average student loan debt | $21,500 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
Tuition figures are what VA has on file and may not match this year’s published rate. Confirm with the school.
What it does for military students
Each of these is a commitment the school has made and VA records. None of it is our assessment.
Credit for military training
Awards academic credit for service schools and occupational experience.
Principles of Excellence
Committed to VA’s standards on advertising, cost disclosure and student support.
DoD tuition assistance agreement
Can accept military tuition assistance for active-duty students.
Who to contact
Address
West 116 St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Main switchboard
(212) 854-1754
Website
www.columbia.edu
Veterans office
sfs.columbia.edu/content/military-benefits
Start here. They certify your enrollment and know the Yellow Ribbon position.
Financial aid
sfs.columbia.edu
Apply
www.columbia.edu/content/admissions-offices
Student veterans group
milvets.columbia.edu
Check it yourself
Everything above comes from VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool. See Columbia University in the City of New York’s VA record.
For cost, graduation and earnings data from the Education Department, look it up on the College Scorecard.
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