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School Tuition and Fees


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Columbia University Student Financial Services
Columbia University Student Service Center

Tuition Schedule

The Journalism School tuition schedule, set by the university, is as follows: students taking 1 to 11 ½ credits in a semester are charged on a per credit basis; students taking 12 to 19 credits are charged that semester's full-time tuition fee; and students taking more than 19 credits in a semester are charged that semester's full-time fee plus the per-credit fee for each credit over 19.

Full-Time M.S. Tuition and Fees 2009-10 (10 months)

Tuition $43,527
Health Service Fee $774
Standard Medical Insurance $1,638
University Fees $698
Transcript Fee (one-time fee) $95
Technology Fee (one-time fee) $1,000
Enrollment Deposit $1,000

TOTAL $48,732

Including living expenses (rent, utilities, food, travel, personal) of approximately $23,450, the full-time, student budget is estimated at $72,182.

Estimated Part-Time M.S. Tuition and Fees 2009-10,
6 credits per term (3 terms per 12-month calendar year)

Tuition for the part-time program is on a per credit basis. The estimated cost of a credit in the academic year 2009-2010 is $1,430. Typically, the credit fee will increase by no less than 5 percent each academic year. Students enrolled in the part-time program typically take 6 credits each term, though the student has the option of taking more than 6.

Tuition 18-points $25,742
University Fees $522
Transcript Fee (one-time fee) $95
Technology Fee (one-time fee) $1,000
Enrollment Deposit $1,000

TOTAL $28,359

Including living expenses (rent utilities, food, travel, personal) of $27,700, the full-time, student budget is estimated at $56,059.

Third Semester M.S. Documentary Project Program

If completing the project during the summer 2010 semester (3 months):

Tuition $9,000
University Fees $174

TOTAL $9,174

Including living expenses (rent utilities, food, travel, personal) of $6,375, the third semester summer student budget is estimated at $15,549.

If completing the project during the fall 2010 semester (4 months):

Tuition $9,000
Health Service Fee $387
Standard Medical Insurance $646
University Fees $349

TOTAL $10,382

Including living expenses (rent utilities, food, travel, personal) of $8,500, the third semester fall student budget is estimated at $18,882.

M.A. and Ph.D. Tuition and Fees 2009- 10 (9 months)

Tuition (18 points) $38,864
Health Service Fee $774
Standard Medical Insurance $1,638
University Fees $698
Transcript Fee (one-time fee) $95
Technology Fee (one-time fee) $1,000
Enrollment Deposit $1,000

TOTAL $44,070

Including living expenses (rent utilities, food, travel, personal) of $21,325, the full-time, student budget is estimated at $65,394.


Student Fees

Transcript Fee
There is a one-time payment for transcripts. This allows you to get as many transcripts as you want sent from the Registrar's Office without further cost.

Medical Insurance Fee
Payment for those enrolled in the Student Insurance plan.

Medical Services Fee
A mandatory fee for access to the University Health Service Center

University Facility Fee
Overall fee for use of its facilities, including the library and gym.

Technology Fee
One-time fee for all of the technical services at the school.


Contact the Admissions Office

Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
2950 Broadway (at 116th St.)
Room 203 (lobby)
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-8608
admissions@jrn.columbia.edu