Teachers College at Columbia University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4368 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1220 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1145 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #114 of 221 | In New York State |
| #42 of 92 | In New York City |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Graduates
- 4,514
- 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.
1,323 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
294 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1491 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1368 (30%) |
| Asian | 583 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 474 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 388 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 110 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,434 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,434 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,434 |
| Fee in-district | $996 |
| Fee in-state | $996 |
| Fee out-of-state | $996 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 676 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,236 |
| Room charge | $16,116 |
| Meal charge | $1,120 |
Teachers College at Columbia University majors
Teachers College at Columbia University has granted 1,762 master's across 54 programs and 157 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 | 298 | 7 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 93 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 85 | 2 |
| Counseling Psychology | 78 | 7 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 74 | 3 |
| International and Comparative Education | 69 | 8 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 65 | 11 |
| Music Teacher Education | 73 | 3 |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 59 | 1 |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 53 | 1 |
| School Psychology | 49 | 5 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 48 | 5 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 48 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 42 | 2 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 39 | 4 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 38 | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 38 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 19 | 17 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 28 | 8 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 35 | 1 |
| Sociology, General | 29 | 4 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 29 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 14 | 13 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 24 | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 22 | 4 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 25 | |
| Education Policy Analysis | 22 | 2 |
| Linguistics | 21 | 3 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 23 | |
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 21 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 16 | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 14 | 5 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 16 | 1 |
| Anthropology, Other | 13 | 3 |
| Economics, Other | 11 | 5 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 16 | |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 10 | 6 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 10 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Nursing Education | 2 | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 7 | |
| Computer Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 6 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Social Psychology | 2 | 1 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 2 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Nursing Administration | 2 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,762 | 157 |
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
- singer-songwriteractortelevision actorsongwriterstreet artist
- Biography
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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. Born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, Garfunkel became acquainted with Simon through an elementary school play, a production of Alice in Wonderland, and sought a partnership. Their combined presence in music began in the 1950s, and throughout the 1960s the duo of Simon & Garfunkel achieved great chart success with tracks such as "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson" (written for the 1967 film The Graduate), "Scarborough Fair", "The Boxer" and "Bridge over Troubled Water". The latter song's title also served as the name of Simon & Garfunkel's final album in 1970. Simon & Garfunkel split for personal reasons, but the pair have occasionally reunited in the years since. Both men experienced success in solo careers in the years following the duo's breakup.
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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 adopted daughter of actress Mia Farrow and musician André Previn. She is married to filmmaker Woody Allen, with whom she has two adopted children.
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Carl Rogers
- Occupations
- non-fiction writerpsychotherapistpsychologist
- Biography
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Carl Ransom Rogers was an American psychologist who was one of the founders of humanistic psychology and was known especially for his person-centered psychotherapy. Rogers is widely considered one of the founding fathers of psychotherapy research and was honored for his pioneering research with the Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions by the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1956.
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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
-
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 on Bedford–Stuyvesant, 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.
General info
| Alternative names | Teachers College |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Term (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,081 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 525 W 120th St New York, New York, 10027 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,804,000 |
| Phone | 2126783000 |