Teachers College at Columbia University Rankings

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#7295 of 14,131 In the World
#1954 of 2,597 In North America
#1863 of 2,496 In the United States
#149 of 221 In New York State
#53 of 92 In New York City

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
17%
Graduates
4,401
Male:Female Ratio
21:79
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree

Teachers College at Columbia University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

We've calculated the 17% acceptance rate for Teachers College at Columbia University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

1,076 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

251 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Nonresident Alien 1507 (34%)
White 1322 (30%)
Asian 550 (13%)
Hispanic 496 (11%)
Black or African American 346 (8%)
Two or more races 107 (2%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 67 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 1 (0%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 1 (0%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

Tuition and fees

Graduates
Tuition in-district $36,882
Tuition in-state $36,882
Tuition out-of-state $36,882
Fee in-district $1,036
Fee in-state $1,036
Fee out-of-state $1,036

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 696
Combined charge for room and board $23,512
Room charge $16,932
Meal charge $6,580

Teachers College at Columbia University majors

Teachers College at Columbia University has granted 1,730 master's across 55 programs and 183 doctorate degrees across 34 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Teachers College at Columbia University.

Major Master Doctoral
Behavioral Sciences 335 9
Educational & Instructional Technology 106 4
Counseling Psychology 105 4
Music Teacher Education 80 11
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 83
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 64 6
International and Comparative Education 60 8
Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist 57 6
Developmental and Child Psychology 56 3
School Psychology 49 5
Curriculum and Instruction 43 9
Educational Statistics and Research Methods 49 3
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 39 5
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 35 7
Economics, Other 32 7
Linguistics 32 3
Art Teacher Education 29 4
Mathematics Teacher Education 29 4
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 20 12
Behavioral Neuroscience 31
Fine and Studio Arts Management 31
Social Studies Teacher Education 28 3
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 18 10
Education Policy Analysis 26
Higher Education & Higher Education Administration 26
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services 22
Educational Evaluation and Research 16 6
Sociology, General 21 1
Health Teacher Education 6 15
Special Education and Teaching, General 21
Nutrition Sciences 18 2
Anthropology, Other 18 1
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 19
Elementary Education and Teaching 18
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor 17
Fine & Studio Arts, General 13
Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education 7 6
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 6 6
Reading Teacher Education 11
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 10
Political Science and Government, Other 7 3
Computer Teacher Education 8
Nursing Education 1 7
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 6
Social Psychology 3 3
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 4
Earth Science Teacher Education 4
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
Public Health Education and Promotion 3
Chemistry Teacher Education 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 1
Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 2
Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 2
Nursing Administration 1 1
Physics Teacher Education 2
Biology Teacher Education 1
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 1
Grand Total 1,730 183

Teachers College at Columbia University alumni

  1. Art Garfunkel

    Art Garfunkel
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1941-.. (age 85)
    Enrolled in Teachers College at Columbia University
    1965-1967 graduated with Master of Arts in mathematics education
    Occupations
    television actoractorsinger-songwriterpoetteacher
    Biography

    Arthur Ira Garfunkel is an American singer, actor and poet who is best known for his partnership with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel.

  2. Soon-Yi Previn

    Soon-Yi Previn
    Born in
    South Korea Flag South Korea
    Years
    1970-.. (age 56)
    Enrolled in Teachers College at Columbia University
    Graduated with Master of Education in special education
    Occupations
    film actor
    Biography

    Soon-Yi Previn is the wife of filmmaker Woody Allen and the adopted daughter of actress Mia Farrow and musician André Previn. Her romantic relationship with Allen created public controversy when it became known in 1992; Allen had been the long-term partner of Previn's adoptive mother, Mia Farrow. Previn married Allen in 1997.

  3. Shirley Chisholm

    Shirley Chisholm
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1924-2005 (aged 81)
    Enrolled in Teachers College at Columbia University
    In 1951 graduated with Master of Arts in childhood pedagogy
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Shirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician who, in 1968, became the first black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Chisholm represented New York's 12th congressional district, a district centered in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1972, she became the first black candidate for a major-party nomination for President of the United States and the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Throughout her career, she was known for taking "a resolute stand against economic, social, and political injustices", as well as being a strong supporter of black civil rights and women's rights.

  4. Hu Shih

    Hu Shih
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1891-1962 (aged 71)
    Occupations
    writeruniversity teacherphilosopherpoliticianjournalist
    Biography

    Hu Shih was a Chinese academic, writer, diplomat, and politician. Hu contributed to Chinese liberalism and language reform, and was a leading advocate for the use of written vernacular Chinese. He participated in the May Fourth Movement and China's New Culture Movement. He was a president of Peking University and Academia Sinica.

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General info

Alternative names Teachers College
Academic calendar September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Term (May-August)
Total FTE staff 1,069
Carnegie classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity

Location and contacts

Address 525 W 120th St
New York, New York, 10027
United States
City population 8,804,000
Phone 2126783000