Teachers College at Columbia University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #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
- Website
- www.tc.columbia.edu
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
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Art Garfunkel
- 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.
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Soon-Yi Previn
- Enrolled in Teachers College at Columbia University
- Graduated with Master of Education in special education
- Occupations
- film actor
- Biography
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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.
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Shirley Chisholm
- Enrolled in Teachers College at Columbia University
- In 1951 graduated with Master of Arts in childhood pedagogy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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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.
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Hu Shih
- 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.
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 |