2019–2020 Tuition and Fees
First- and Second-Year MFA Students, All Programs
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Fall 2019 |
Spring 2020 |
2019–20 Total |
| Tuition | $31,456 | $31,456 | $62,912 |
| Career Services Fee | $80 | $80 | $160 |
| Student Activity Fee | $30 | $30 | $60 |
| University Facilities Fee | $513 | $513 | $1,026 |
| Health Services Fee | $584 | $584 | $1,168 |
| $1,304 | $2,129 | $3,433 | |
| Total | $33,967 | $34,792 | $68,759 |
* 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. |
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Additional Fees During the Academic Year (if applicable) |
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| Writing MFA Thesis Reading Fee | $100 | Per semester for all first and second-year Writing MFA students |
| International Student Fee | $100 | Per semester for all international students |
| Document Fee | $105 | One-time charge for first year students |
| Course or Lab Fees | varies | Typically between $30 to $125 per course |
| Late Registration Fee | $100 | If after the late registration period |
| Late Payment Fee | $150 | 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. |
| Per-point tuition | $2,098 | Each point over 18 points |
Other estimated typical costs (per 9-month academic year) |
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| Living Expenses (Room & Board) | $21,816 |
| Transportation | $1,143 |
| Personal Expenses | $5,148 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,874 |
| Loan origination fees (for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with federal loans) |
$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.