Cost of Attendance
Please note that students enrolled on student visas are required to register as full-time students.
- Registration Category
- Residence Unit (less than or equal to 20 points) Students who register for more than 20 points will be charged $26,008 + $2,178 per point, for each point beyond 20 points.
- Per Semester
- $26,008
- Registration Category
- Extended Residence
- Per Semester
- $13,004
- Registration Category
- Matriculation and Facilities
- Per Semester
- $2,490
MA in Biotechnology
- Registration Category
- Residence Unit (less than or equal to 20 points) Students who register for more than 20 points will be charged $37,158 + $2,178 per point, for each point beyond 20 points.
- Per Semester
- $37,158
- Registration Category
- Extended Residence
- Per Semester
- $14,134
- Registration Category
- Half Residence Unit (three or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $20,136
- Registration Category
- Quarter Residence Unit (two or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $11,640
MA in QMSS
- Registration Category
- Residence Unit (less than or equal to 20 points) Students who register for more than 20 points will be charged $37,842 + $2,178 per point, for each point beyond 20 points.
- Per Semester
- $37,842
- Registration Category
- Extended Residence
- Per Semester
- $14,394
- Registration Category
- Half Residence Unit (three or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $20,508
- Registration Category
- Quarter Residence Unit (two or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $11,854
MA in Mathematics of Finance
- Registration Category (students who entered the program beginning in Fall 2013)
- Residence Unit (less than or equal to 20 points) Students who register for more than 20 points will be charged $41,750 + $2,178 per point, for each point beyond 20 points.
- Per Semester
- $41,750
- Registration Category (students who entered the program beginning in Fall 2013)
- Extended Residence
- Per Semester
- $15,880
- Registration Category (students who entered the program beginning in Fall 2013)
- Half Residence Unit (three or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $22,628
- Registration Category (students who entered the program beginning in Fall 2013)
- Quarter Residence Unit (two or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $13,082
MA in Economics
- Registration Category
- Residence Unit (less than or equal to 20 points) Students who register for more than 20 points will be charged $40,134 + $2,178 per point, for each point beyond 20 points.
- Per Semester
- $40,134
- Registration Category
- Extended Residence
- Per Semester
- $15,262
- Registration Category
- Half Residence Unit (three or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $21,750
- Registration Category
- Quarter Residence Unit (two or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $12,572
MA in Mathematics of Finance, Statistics, and Statistics-Hybrid
- Registration Category (students who entered the program beginning in Fall 2013)
- Residence Unit (less than or equal to 20 points) Students who register for more than 20 points will be charged $41,750 + $2,178 per point, for each point beyond 20 points.
- Per Semester
- $41,750
- Registration Category (students who entered the program beginning in Fall 2013)
- Extended Residence
- Per Semester
- $15,880
- Registration Category (students who entered the program beginning in Fall 2013)
- Half Residence Unit (three or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $22,628
- Registration Category (students who entered the program beginning in Fall 2013)
- Quarter Residence Unit (two or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $13,082
All Other Master's Programs
- Registration Category: All Other Programs and students in Statistics, Mathematics of Finance, QMSS and Biotechnology who entered prior to Fall 2013
- Residence Unit (less than or equal to 20 points) Students who register for more than 20 points (except students in International World History) will be charged $32,490 + $2,178 per point, for each point beyond 20 points.
- Per Semester
- $32,490
- Registration Category: All Other Programs and students in Statistics, Mathematics of Finance, QMSS and Biotechnology who entered prior to Fall 2013
- Extended Residence
- Per Semester
- $12,366
- Registration Category: All Other Programs and students in Statistics, Mathematics of Finance, QMSS and Biotechnology who entered prior to Fall 2013
- Half Residence Unit (three or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $17,608
- Registration Category: All Other Programs and students in Statistics, Mathematics of Finance, QMSS and Biotechnology who entered prior to Fall 2013
- Quarter Residence Unit (two or fewer courses)
- Per Semester
- $10,178
- Registration Category: All Other Programs and students in Statistics, Mathematics of Finance, QMSS and Biotechnology who entered prior to Fall 2013
- Per-Point MA Programs (formerly Liberal Studies MA Programs)
- Per Semester
- Per Point
- Registration Category: All Other Programs and students in Statistics, Mathematics of Finance, QMSS and Biotechnology who entered prior to Fall 2013
- Tuition in the following Master's programs is charged on a per-point basis:
CONTINUING Students prior to the 2016-17 academic year
- American Studies
- Human Rights Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Modern European Studies
- South Asian Studies
- Per Semester
- $1,886
Special Programs: For information about the programs in International and World History and Japanese Pedagogy, see below.
- Health and Insurance Fees
- Other University Fees
Health and Insurance Fees – Morningside Campus
Health Service Fee
- Full-time
- Per Semester
- $654
- Half-time
- Per Semester
- $327
- Part-time
- Per Semester
- $218
Columbia Student Medical Insurance (may be waived with proof of equivalent coverage)
- Fall 2022 (August 15-December 31, 2022):
100 Plan - $1,596
- Spring/Summer 2023 (January 1-August 14, 2023)
100 Plan - $2,593
Other University Fees
Provides access to the facilities at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall and supports enhancements for the libraries and computer networks
- Fee Name
- University Services and Support Fee: Students in full-time doctoral programs, except students registered in Matriculation and Facilities
- Per Semester
- $554
- Fee Name
- University Services and Support Fee: Students in full-time MA programs
- Per Semester
- $601
- Fee Name
- University Services and Support Fee: Students in part-time MA programs
- Per Semester
- $466
- Fee Name
- Student Activity Fee
- Per Semester
- $45
- Fee Name
- International Service Charge (nonresident students)
- Per Semester
- $135
One-Time Fees
- Document Fee (charged only in the first semester of enrollment)
- $105
Loan Fees
Federal student loans have loan fees that are a percentage of the total loan amount. The loan fee is deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement.
All programs, excluding programs below
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: $203
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: $1,769
Exceptions:
American Studies, European History, Politics, and Society, Human Rights, Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies and Muslim Cultures (MA with Aga Khan University Institute for Muslim Civilizations in London), Jewish Studies, Medieval and Renaissance Studies Modern European Studies, South Asian Studies,
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: $197
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: $1,509
The following table lists estimated living expenses based upon reasonable expenditures over the 9-month 2022-2023 academic year. Students may incur additional expenses that are not covered by the standard COA, such as the purchase of a computer, medical expenses not covered by insurance, conference expenses, etc.
- Room and Board
- $22,284
- Personal expenses
- $5,400
- Books and supplies
- $2,000
- Transportation
- $1,143
Additional Budget Allowances
Children
- First child
- $4,770
- Each additional child
- $4,105
Special Programs
International and World History (London)
In the first year of the program at Columbia, students will be charged the tuition rates listed above in the "All Other Master's Programs" section.
In the second year of the program at the London School of Economics, students will be charged LSE tuition rates.
Summer MA Program in Japanese Pedagogy
Tuition for Summer 2022
- Degree
- $18,036
- Non-degree
- $6,114
- Advanced Standing
- $13,536