Student Health Insurance (may be waived with proof of comparable coverage)
$1,638
Transcript Fee (one-time fee for new Columbia University students
$95
TOTAL UNIVERSITY CHARGES
$49,737
Living Costs for the 9-Month Academic Year
Single
(Rent/Utilities = $1,259/month)
Married
(Rent/Utilities = $1,667/month
Room
$11,330
$15,005
Board
$4,860
$7,260
Personal
$3,625
$5,550
Books
$1,448
$1,448
Total Living Costs
$21,263
$29,263
TOTAL ACADEMIC YEAR BUDGET
$71,000
$79,000
Additional Charges
International Services Fee: $100 per academic year (for all students holding a non-resident student visa)
Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan: $2,344 for the 12-month calendar year, including summer 2009 (this plan is for students who opt to obtain comprehensive health insurance coverage instead of the basic health insurance coverage required for all enrolled students)
Children: $5,000 allowance for first child; $4,000 each additional child.
Living expenses are based on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Consumer Price Index for the New York area, and provide for a moderate standard of living for the nine-month academic year.
It is very important to plan carefully so that your funds will be sufficient for the entire academic year. Students needing to finance their entire cost of education must keep in mind that they will be living on a fixed income, and must establish their spending priorities accordingly. If you choose to spend more in one area, you will need to reduce your expenses in other areas. It is recommended that you prepay your major non-discretionary expenses for the term, such as tuition, fees, and rent, or set aside adequate funds in a separate account to cover these costs for the entire term.
Students may encounter a number of expenses that are not covered by the standard cost of attendance, for example, the purchase of a personal computer or unreimbursed costs for medical emergencies.
