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

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Cost of Attendance :
$97,878

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Tuition & Fees :
$69,448
Room & Board :
$21,897
Books & Supplies :
$1,250
Other Expenses :
$4,833
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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 2024-25 Financial Aid
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
18 (50.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
8 (44.4%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1 (12.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
73%
Average Award
$46,800
Need-Based Gift
Received by 8 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $43,584
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 4 (50.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,375
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1 (12.5%) of aid recipients
10 (27.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,954
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,330 (74.6%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,129 (84.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,116 (98.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
117 (10.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
65%
Average Award
$49,813
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,108 (99.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $44,305
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 594 (53.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,193
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 112 (10.0%) of aid recipients
139(7.8%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $8,195
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
28%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$37,133
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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