Cost of Attendance (Student Budget)
The expenses of students during the nine months of the academic year will vary considerably depending upon individual circumstances. The following estimated student budget may help in making an estimate of usual expenses. The budget below is also used in calculating financial aid, including grants and loans. It presumes a modest lifestyle for an individual student residing in Manhattan. Please take note that an individual students’ eligibility for federal funds is limited to expenses the individual student incurs for his or her educational program, and funds are not intended to supplement the expenses of other family members.
2012-13 Tuition & Fees
| |
M.Div., M.A., S.T.M |
Ph.D. |
| Tuition |
$ 22,980 |
$ 35,135 |
| Student Activities Fee |
$ 100 |
$ 100 |
| Columbia Health Program Fee |
$ 824 |
$ 824 |
| Columbia Student Medical Insurance (Basic) |
$ 2,700 |
$ 2,700 |
Tuition & Fee Totals
|
$ 26,680
|
$ 38,835
|
Living Expenses
| |
On-campus |
Off-campus |
| Rent |
$ 8,700 |
$ 9,900 |
| Food |
$ 3,900 |
$ 3,900 |
| Personal Expenses |
$ 2,000 |
$ 2,000 |
| Books and Supplies |
$ 1,600 |
$ 1,600 |
| NY Travel Expense |
$ 1,200 |
$ 1,200 |
Living Expense Totals
|
$ 17,400
|
$ 18,600
|
Estimated Student Budget (M.Div, M.A., STM): $ 44,080 - $ 45,280
Estimated Student Budget (Ph.D): $ 56,235 - $ 57,435