Columbia University, School of General StudiesTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

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Cost of Attendance :
$88,490

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Tuition & Fees :
$66,485
Room & Board :
$22,005
Books & Supplies :
Not reported
Other Expenses :
Not reported
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Email
gs-admit@columbia.edu
Website
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Application Process
Application Deadline
May 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is not required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is E00487 Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile $25 for first college, $16 each additional
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
22 (71.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
17 (77.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
17 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
2 (11.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
61%
Average Award
$42,457
Need-Based Gift
Received by 17 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $39,465
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 6 (35.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,500
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2 (11.8%) of aid recipients
5 (16.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,000
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,236 (76.1%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,073 (86.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,070 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
83 (7.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Award
$42,954
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,067 (99.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $37,679
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 654 (61.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,406
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 80 (7.5%) of aid recipients
146(9.0%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $12,297
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
33%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$39,946
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Private Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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