School Tuition and Fees
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 2011-12 (10 months)
| Tuition | $47,047 | |
| Health Service Fee | $1,008 | |
| Standard Medical Insurance | $1,826 | |
| University Fees | $704 | |
| Transcript Fee (one-time fee) | $95 | |
| Technology Fee (one-time fee) | $1,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable) | $1,000 | |
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| TOTAL | $52,707 | |
Including living expenses (rent, utilities, food, travel, personal) of approximately $24,050, the full-time, student budget is estimated at $75,206.
Estimated Part-Time M.S. Tuition and Fees 2011-12,
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 2011-201 academic year is $1,430. Typically, the credit fee will increase by no less than 5 percent each year. (Beginning this summer, the estimated cost per credit will be $1,502.) Students enrolled in the part-time program are required to take 6 credits each term; though students may request special permission for alternate credit loads.
| Tuition 18-points | $27,027 | |
| University Fees | $522 | |
| Transcript Fee (one-time fee) | $95 | |
| Technology Fee (one-time fee) | $1,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable) | $1,000 | |
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| TOTAL | $30,463 | |
Including living expenses (rent utilities, food, travel, personal) of $30,060, the full-time, student budget is estimated at $60,523.
Third Semester M.S. Documentary Project Program
If completing the project during the summer 2012 semester (3 months):
| Tuition | $9,000 | |
| University Fees | $174 | |
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| TOTAL | $9,174 | |
Including living expenses (rent utilities, food, travel, personal) of $6,963, the third semester summer student budget is estimated at $16,137.
If completing the project during the fall 2012 semester (4 months):
| Tuition | $9,000 | |
| Health Service Fee | $504 | |
| Standard Medical Insurance | $913 | |
| University Fees | $352 | |
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| TOTAL | $10,769 | |
Including living expenses (rent utilities, food, travel, personal) of $8,492, the third semester fall student budget is estimated at $19,261.
M.S. Computer Science and Journalism 2011-12 (10 Months)
| Tuition (28 points) | $44,230 | |
| Health Service Fee | $1,008 | |
| Standard Medical Insurance | $1,826 | |
| University Fees | $704 | |
| Transcript Fee (one-time fee) | $95 | |
| Technology Fee (one-time fee) | $1,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable) | $1,000 | |
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| TOTAL | $49,863 | |
Including living expenses (rent, utilities, food, travel, personal) of approximately $24,050, the full-time, student budget is estimated at $73,193. Please note that the tuition cost for the second year will be based on 27 points.
M.A. and Ph.D. Tuition and Fees 2011-12 (9 months)
| Tuition (18 points) | $42,848 | |
| Health Service Fee | $1,008 | |
| Standard Medical Insurance | $1,826 | |
| University Fees | $733 | |
| Transcript Fee (one-time fee) | $95 | |
| Technology Fee (one-time fee) | $1,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (nonrefundable) | $1,000 | |
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| TOTAL | $48,481 | |
Including living expenses (rent utilities, food, travel, personal) of $23,096, the full-time, student budget is estimated at $71,577.
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.
Application Fee
One-time nonrefundable fee for your application; not applied towards your tuition.
Enrollment Fee
One-time nonrefundable fee to secure place in the class; not applied towards your tuition.
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