Tuition and Fees
We recognize that the pursuit of graduate studies represents a significant investment in time and financial resources. The budgets are designed to help you in financial planning, based on a a moderate student lifestyle.
Tuition & Fees, 2022-2023
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| Tuition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition per Credit | $2,362 |
| Tuition for 30-credit programs: MSIE and MSOR ¹ | $70,860 |
| Tuition for 36-credit programs: MSFE, MSBA, and MS&E ² | $85,032 |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Please refer to the full listing of fees on the Student Financial Services website |
¹ This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within two semesters.
² This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within three semesters. Students who elect to extend their studies will incur addition fees and personal expenses.
Tuition & Fees, 2021-2022
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| Tuition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition per Credit | $2,272 |
| Tuition for 30-credit programs: MSIE and MSOR ¹ | $68,160 |
| Tuition for 36-credit programs: MSFE, MSBA, and MS&E ² | $81,792 |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Please refer to the full listing of fees on the Student Financial Services website |
¹ This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within two semesters.
² This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within three semesters. Students who elect to extend their studies will incur addition fees and personal expenses.
Tuition & Fees, 2020-2021
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| Tuition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition per Credit | $2,196 |
| Tuition for 30-credit programs: MSIE and MSOR ¹ | $65,880 |
| Tuition for 36-credit programs: MSFE, MSBA, and MS&E ² | $79,056 |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Please refer to the full listing of fees on the Student Financial Services website |
¹ This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within two semesters.
² This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within three semesters. Students who elect to extend their studies will incur addition fees and personal expenses.
Tuition & Fees, 2019-2020
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Budget for 30-credit programs: MSIE and MSOR 2019-20 (Estimated) ¹
| Educational Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 pts at $2,104 per point) | $63,120 |
| Mandatory fees³ | $3,815 |
| Health and related services | $1,168 |
| Books and supplies⁴ | $2,100 |
| Total Educational Expenses⁵ | $70,203 |
| Living Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room and board ⁶ | $21,816 |
| Personal expenses | $5,148 |
| Total Living Expenses⁵ | $26,964 |
| Total MSIE/MSOR Student Budget | $97,167 |
Budget for 36-credit programs: MSFE, MSBA, and MS&E 2019-20 (Estimated)²
| Educational Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (36 pts at $2,104 per point) | $75,744 |
| Mandatory fees³ | $4,055 |
| Health and related services | $1,168 |
| Books and supplies⁴ | $2,100 |
| Total Educational Expenses⁵ | $83,067 |
| Living Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room and board ⁶ | $29,088 |
| Personal expenses | $6,864 |
| Total Living Expenses⁵ | $35,952 |
| Total MSFE/MSBA/MS&E Student Budget | $119,019 |
1 This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within two semesters.
2 This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within one calendar year (Fall, Spring, Summer semesters). Students who elect to extend their studies will incur addition fees and personal expenses.
3 Mandatory fees include: International Student fee of $100 per term, Facilities Fee of $555 per term, Student Activity Fee of $200, a one-time transcript fee of $105 and a MS Program Fee of $1,000 per term. The MS Program Fee is $1,000 per term for full-time students, and $500 per term for part-time students taking less than 12 points. Students taking summer courses will also be assessed a $240 Facilities Fee for the summer term. For more information, please visit Student Financial Services.
4 This amount will vary, depending on the coursework selected by the students. Amount estimated by Columbia Financial Aid Office.
5 Students may incur additional costs that are not included in the total year budget. Such costs include: election to purchase comprehensive medical insurance, medical expenses not covered by insurance, study tours, computer and software, etc.
6 This is an estimate provided by Columbia Financial Aid Office.
Tuition & Fees, 2018-2019
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Budget for 30-credit programs: MSIE and MSOR 2018-19 (Estimated)¹
| Educational Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 pts at $2,018 per point) | $60,540 |
| Mandatory fees³ | $3,265 |
| Health and related services | $1,122 |
| Books and supplies⁴ | $1,580 |
| Total Educational Expenses⁵ | $66,507 |
| Living Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room and board⁶ | $19,792 |
| Personal expenses | $3,300 |
| Total Living Expenses⁵ | $23,092 |
| Total MSIE/MSOR Student Budget | $89,599 |
Budget for 36-credit programs: MSFE, MSBA, and MS&E 2018-19 (Estimated)²
| Educational Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (36 pts at $2,018 per point) | $72,648 |
| Mandatory fees³ | $4,061 |
| Health and related services | $1,122 |
| Books and supplies⁴ | $1,580 |
| Total Educational Expenses⁵ | $79,411 |
| Living Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room and board⁶ | $27,267 |
| Personal expenses | $4,950 |
| Total Living Expenses⁵ | $32,217 |
| Total MSFE/MSBA/MS&E Student Budget | $111,628 |
1 This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within two semesters.
2 This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within one calendar year (Fall, Spring, Summer semesters). Students who elect to extend their studies will incur addition fees and personal expenses.
3 Mandatory fees include: International Student fee of $90 per term, Facilities Fee of $535 per term, a one-time transcript fee of $105 and a MS Program Fee of $1,000 per term. The MS Program Fee is $1,000 per term for full-time students, and $500 per term for part-time students taking less than 12 points. Students taking summer courses will also be assessed a $296 Facilities Fee for the summer term. For more information, please visit Student Financial Services.
4 This amount will vary, depending on the coursework selected by the students. Amount estimated by Columbia Financial Aid Office.
5 Students may incur additional costs that are not included in the total year budget. Such costs include: election to purchase comprehensive medical insurance, medical expenses not covered by insurance, study tours, computer and software, etc.
6 This is an estimate provided by Columbia Financial Aid Office.
Tuition & Fees, 2017-2018
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Budget for 30-credit programs: MSIE and MSOR (Estimated)¹
| Educational Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 pts at $1937 per point) | $58,110 |
| Mandatory fees³ | $3,043 |
| Health services & insurance | $3,200 |
| Books and supplies⁴ | $1,580 |
| Total Educational Expenses5 | $65,933 |
| Living Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room and board⁶ | $19,792 |
| Personal expenses | $3,300 |
| Total Living Expenses | $23,092 |
| Total MSIE/MSOR Student Budget | $89,025 |
Budget for 36-credit programs: MSFE and MS&E 2017-18 (Estimated)²
| Educational Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (36 pts at $1937 per point) | $69,732 |
| Mandatory fees³ | $3,705 |
| Health services & insurance | $3,200 |
| Books and supplies⁴ | $1,590 |
| Total Educational Expenses5 | $78,217 |
| Living Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room and board⁶ | $27,267 |
| Personal expenses | $4,950 |
| Total Living Expenses | $32,217 |
| Total MSFE/MS&E Student Budget | $110,434 |
1 This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within two semesters.
2 This budget assumes that the student is enrolled full time and will complete the degree program within one calendar year (Fall, Spring, Summer semesters). Students who elect to extend their studies will incur addition fees and personal expenses.
3 Mandatory fees include: International Student fee of $50 per term, Facilities Fee of $469 per term, a one-time transcript fee of $105 and a MS Program Fee of $1,000 per term. The MS Program Fee is $1,000 per term for full-time students, and $500 per term for part-time students taking less than 12 points. Students taking summer courses will also be assessed a $162 Facilities Fee for the summer term. For more information, please visit Student Financial Services.
4 This amount will vary, depending on the coursework selected by the students. Amount estimated by Columbia Financial Aid Office.
5 Students may incur additional costs that are not included in the total year budget. Such costs include: election to purchase comprehensive medical insurance, medical expenses not covered by insurance, study tours, computer and software, etc.
6 This is an estimate provided by Columbia Financial Aid Office.