2021–2022 Tuition and Fees
First- and Second-Year MFA Students, All Programs
- Tuition
Fall 2021
- $33,440
Spring 2022
- $33,440
2021–22 Total
- $66,880
- Career Services Fee
Fall 2021
- $80
Spring 2022
- $80
2021–22 Total
- $160
- Student Activity Fee
Fall 2021
- $30
Spring 2022
- $30
2021–22 Total
- $60
- University Services and Support Fee
Fall 2021
- $459
Spring 2022
- $543
2021–22 Total
- $1,002
- Health Services Fee
Fall 2021
- $623
Spring 2022
- $623
2021–22 Total
- $1,246
- Medical Insurance* Loading...
Fall 2021
- $1,483
Spring 2022
- $2,409
2021–22 Total
- $3,892
- Total
Fall 2021
- $36,115
Spring 2022
- $37,125
2021–22 Total
- $73,240
* Domestic students may request a waiver from the Columbia Student Health Insurance plan by submitting a waiver application at the beginning of the academic year with proof of comparable coverage. The Health Services Fee cannot be waived. International students must be insured through Columbia's plan except in rare circumstances when they are covered by a U.S.-based, employer-sponsored, group health plan (as a primary, spouse or dependent). Such requests are reviewed on a case by case basis. Please click here for more information.
Additional Fees During the Academic Year (if applicable)
- What:
- Writing MFA Thesis Reading Fee
- Amount:
- $100
- Details:
- Per semester for all first and second-year Writing MFA students
- What:
- International Student Fee
- Amount:
- $120
- Details:
- Per semester for all international students
- What:
- Document Fee
- Amount:
- $105
- Details:
- One-time charge for first year students
- What:
- Course or Lab Fees
- Amount:
- varies
- Details:
- Typically between $30 to $125 per course
- What:
- Late Registration Fee
- Amount:
- $100
- Details:
- If after the late registration period
- What:
- Late Payment Fee
- Amount:
- $150
- Details:
- This fee is assessed if you make your payment after the due date of the first term bill.
An additional charge of 1.5% of the balance due will be assessed per month on any past due amount thereafter.
- What:
- Per-point tuition
- Amount:
- $2,230
- Details:
- Each point over 18 points
Other estimated typical costs (per 9-month academic year)
- What:
- Living Expenses (Room & Board)
- Amount:
- $23,175
- What:
- Transportation
- Amount:
- $1,189
- What:
- Personal Expenses
- Amount:
- $5,616
- What:
- Books & Supplies
- Amount:
- $2,989
- What:
- Loan origination fees (for U.S. Citizens and
Permanent Residents with federal loans) - Amount:
- $216
Note: The figures represented here vary each academic year and are subject to approval by the Trustees of Columbia University. Other fees may apply. Historically, tuition and fees have risen each year.