Columbia University School of Social Work offers a new flat rate tuition model for all full time students in Two-year, Advanced Standing, Transfer and 16-month programs. The semester charge is $16,186* per semester for 4 terms.

• International students who are required to complete the Immersion Seminar have a 5-term flat rate charge.
• Advanced Standing students will have a separate summer term charge (fee to be determined).

The cost of tuition and fees for the 2009-2010 academic year is estimated to be $36,277 for a full-time student.

 

Tuition and Fees for 2009-2010

Tuition	$32,372
Activity Fee	$120
University Facilities Fee	$698
Instructional Technology Fee	$360
Health Service Fee	$774
Health Insurance	$1,498
Student Events Fee	$360
Transcript	$95
Total	$36,277*

  

Part-time students will be billed per-credit and there are fees that may be adjusted in certain cases, the actual cost of tuition and fees may differ among students. Part-time students (Extended/Reduced Residency) per credit charge is $1,078*.

* Subject to change

The following table lists estimated living expenses over a 9 month period. Students will need to adjust these figures to match their lifestyle/spending habits.

 

Estimated Living Expenses

Housing	$14,625
Food	$2,700
Books	$1,200
Travel	$900
Personal	$3,285
Total	$22,710