Teachers College at Columbia University: Review & Facts

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Teachers College at Columbia University is a graduate and professional, private not-for-profit school with 4,515 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1887 and is one of the 60 schools located in New York City, New York.

Academic Offerings

At Teachers College at Columbia University you can receive your postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Teachers College at Columbia University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 65 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Medical, English and Literature, and Sociology and Anthropology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

Student to faculty ratio at Teachers College at Columbia University is pretty good: 13:1. Read more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
The graduate application fee is $65.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Teachers College at Columbia University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (212) 678-3000 or check Teachers College at Columbia University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$16,100
High
Teachers College at Columbia University provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Teachers College at Columbia University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Teachers College at Columbia University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 700 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is very high -- roughly $16,100 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Teachers College at Columbia University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Teachers College at Columbia University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Teachers College at Columbia University
525 W 120th St
New York City, New York
10027, USA
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