At SPS this fall, all courses, other than pre-established online courses, will be offered face-to-face in our New York City classrooms. Some of these face-to-face courses will be offered in the HyFlex format to ensure that all of our students can make progress toward their degree requirements, if faced with delays due to student visas or vaccination effectiveness wait times.
In order to secure a place in the program, admitted students must pay a nonrefundable deposit of $2,000 to the university by the deadline stated in the acceptance letter. The deposit is credited toward the student's tuition upon matriculation. Under no circumstances can the acceptance deposit be waived. Students who fail to submit their deposit by the deadline forfeit their place in the entering class. Students who make deposits but do not enroll on the agreed date lose their deposits.
Tuition and fees may be subject to change annually and are approved by the Board of Trustees each spring.
Summer 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022
Points (Credits)
Tuition
Tuition Per Point (Credit)
$2,346.00
Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021
Points (Credits)
Tuition
Tuition Per Point (Credit)
$2,266
Fees
This listing is intended to summarize possible charges that could be incurred against a student's account. Certain charges depend upon specific circumstances, as noted. Fees that are not billed to the student account, such as course fees or placement test fees, may be required but are not listed here.
Full-Time, On-Campus Students
$95.00 non-refundable application fee (U.S. currency). Fee payment must accompany the online application.
The Orientation Fee is a required one-time fee for all entering degree students in their first term, covering the costs of mandatory orientation programming.
$150
The Student Activity fee is assessed to all degree and non-degree students as approved by the Board of Trusteesto support in-person and online student-facing services and events including but not limited to: Academic Support, Career Services, Graduation, Student Engagement Platforms, and SPS student organizations. All events can be found on SPS Engage at columbiasps.campuslabs.com/engage.
Summer 2021, Fall 2021 & Spring 2022: $300
Fall 2020: $270
Spring 2021: $300
**University Services and Support Fee, Morningside Campus (formerly Facilities Fee) – All students registered on the Morningside Campus shall be charged a University Services and Support Fee, calculated based on the student’s registration. Full-time students are those registered for 12 or more points (credits) in the term. This fee is not assessed to American Language Program students or School of Professional Studies Summer Program for High School students. This fee combines the Recreational Facilities Fee and Lerner Fee (for both of these, applies to Spring Term only for Academic Year 20-21), Information Technology Fee (all students charged, including part-time), and the Cross-Cutting Multi-School Activities Fee. This fee is subject to Board of Trustee approval and may change.
University Services and Support Fee
Time Commitment
Fee
Full‑Time Students (Spring 2022)
$543
Full‑Time Students (Fall 2021)
$459
Full‑Time Students (Summer 2021)
$259
Full‑Time Students (Spring 2021)
$531
Full‑time students (Fall 2020)
$261
The document fee entitles students to e-transcripts, enrollment and degree certifications, and the mailing of the original diploma. The fee is assessed once during the student’s tenure, normally at the point (credit) of first matriculation, with students who previously attended Columbia not being billed.
$105.00 one-time fee for all new students
Late Registration Fees
Period
Fee
During late registration period
$50.00
After late registration period
$100.00
$75.00 one-time fee required of any student who drops all courses for which he or she has registered
***Health and Related Services Fee — Required of all students. Includes services provided on campus as well as integrated off-campus services. See www.health.columbia.edu for details. Students who pay the Health Service Fee in Spring are not required to pay the Health Service Fee in Summer. The Summer Trimester Fee applies to new Summer Trimester students only.
Health and Related Services Fee
Term
Fee
Fall 2021 & Spring 2022
$623 per term
Summer 2021
$420
Fall 2020 & Spring 2021
$610 per term
Summer 2020
$300
*International Services Fee— This fee is mandatory for all international students.
$120 per term required of all international students
All students shall be charged a Student Technology Fee as approved by the Board of Trustees. This fee is dedicated to funding the technological infrastructure of the School to provide students with the best in teaching and learning. This fee supports the following computing and telecommunications services: Canvas infrastructure and support, student support for in-person and online classes, on-line documentation and computer-based courses and smart/multimedia technology.
On-Campus: $35.00 per term
Online*: $218 per term
*The Online Technology Fee does not apply to the following programs: Actuarial Science M.S. and Certification, Bioethics Certification, Construction Administration M.S. and Certification, Enterprise Risk Management Certification, Narrative Medicine M.S. and Certification, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution M.S. On-Campus Option, Nonprofit Management M.S. Full-Time On-Campus Option, Sports Management M.S., Strategic Communication M.S., and Technology Management M.S.
$35.00 per term entitles students to extended CUIT computer lab privileges
$15 per foreign language course
Part-Time, On-Campus Students
$95.00 non-refundable application fee (U.S. currency). Fee payment must accompany the online application.
The Orientation Fee is a required one-time fee for all entering degree students in their first term, covering the costs of mandatory orientation programming.
$150
**University Services and Support Fee, Morningside Campus (formerly Facilities Fee) – All students registered on the Morningside Campus shall be charged a University Services and Support Fee, calculated based on the student’s registration. Full-time students are those registered for 12 or more points (credits) in the term. This fee is not assessed to American Language Program students or School of Professional Studies Summer Program for High School students. This fee combines the Recreational Facilities Fee and Lerner Fee (for both of these, applies to Spring Term only for Academic Year 20-21), Information Technology Fee (all students charged, including part-time), and the Cross-Cutting Multi-School Activities Fee. This fee is subject to Board of Trustee approval and may change.
University Services and Support Fee
Time Commitment
Fee
Part‑time students (Spring 2022)
$411
Part‑time students (Fall 2021)
$327
Part‑time students (Summer 2021)
$130
Part‑time students (Fall 2020)
$132
Part‑Time Students (Spring 2021)
$402
Part‑time students (Summer 2020)
$0 - for students registered for less than 12 points (credits)
The Student Activity fee is assessed to all degree and non-degree students as approved by the Board of Trusteesto support in-person and online student-facing services and events including but not limited to: Academic Support, Career Services, Graduation, Student Engagement Platforms and SPS student organizations. All events can be found on SPS Engage at columbiasps.campuslabs.com/engage.
Summer 2021, Fall 2021 & Spring 2022: $300
Fall 2020: $270
Spring 2021: $300
The document fee entitles students to e-transcripts, enrollment and degree certifications and the mailing of the original diploma. The fee is assessed once during the student’s tenure, normally at the point of first matriculation, with students who previously attended Columbia not being billed.
$105.00 one-time fee for all new students
Late Registration Fee
Period
Fee
During late registration period
$50.00
After late registration period
$100.00
$75.00 one-time fee required of any student who drops all courses for which he or she has registered
***Health and Related Services Fee — Required of all students. Includes services provided on campus as well as integrated off-campus services. See www.health.columbia.edu for details. Students who pay the Health Service Fee in Spring are not required to pay the Health Service Fee in Summer. The Summer Trimester Fee applies to new Summer Trimester students only.
Health and Related Services Fee
Term
Fee
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022
Half-Time Students (6-11.99 credits): $294 per term
Part-Time Students (1-5.99 credits): $176 per term
Summer 2021
$420
Fall 2020 & Spring 2021
$610 per term
Summer 2020
$300
*International Services Fee— This fee is mandatory for all international students.
$120 per term required of all international students
All students shall be charged a Student Technology Fee as approved by the Board of Trustees. This fee is dedicated to funding the technological infrastructure of the School to provide students with the best in teaching and learning. This fee supports the following computing and telecommunications services: Canvas infrastructure and support, student support for in-person and online classes, on-line documentation and computer-based courses and smart/multimedia technology.
On-Campus: $35.00 per term
Online*: $218 per term
*The Online Technology Fee does not apply to the following programs: Actuarial Science M.S. and Certification, Bioethics Certification, Construction Administration M.S. and Certification, Enterprise Risk Management Certification, Narrative Medicine M.S. and Certification, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution M.S. On-Campus Option, Nonprofit Management M.S. Full-Time On-Campus Option, Sports Management M.S., Strategic Communication M.S., and Technology Management M.S.
$35.00 per term entitles students to extended CUIT computer lab privileges
$15 per foreign language course
Full-Time or Part-Time, Online Students
Online Option Fees
$95
The Orientation Fee is a required one-time fee for all entering degree students in their first term, covering the costs of mandatory orientation programming.
$150
The Student Activity fee is assessed to all degree and non-degree students as approved by the Board of Trusteesto support in-person and online student-facing services and events including but not limited to: Academic Support, Career Services, Graduation, Student Engagement Platforms and SPS student organizations. All events can be found on SPS Engage at columbiasps.campuslabs.com/engage.
Summer 2021, Fall 2021 & Spring 2022: $300
Fall 2020:$270
Spring 2021:$300
The document fee entitles students to e-transcripts, enrollment and degree certifications, and the mailing of the original diploma. The fee is assessed once during the student’s tenure, normally at the point of first matriculation, with students who previously attended Columbia not being billed.
$105.00 one-time fee for all new students
During late registration period: $50.00
After late registration period: $100.00
$75.00 one-time fee required of any student who drops all courses for which he or she has registered
*International Services Fee — This fee is mandatory for all international students.
$120 per term required of all international students
All students shall be charged a Student Technology Fee as approved by the Board of Trustees. This fee is dedicated to funding the technological infrastructure of the School to provide students with the best in teaching and learning. This fee supports the following computing and telecommunications services: Canvas infrastructure and support, student support for in-person and online classes, on-line documentation and computer-based courses and smart/multimedia technology.
On-Campus: $35.00 per term
Online*: $218 per term
*The Online Technology Fee does not apply to the following programs: Actuarial Science M.S. and Certification, Bioethics Certification, Construction Administration M.S. and Certification, Enterprise Risk Management Certification, Narrative Medicine M.S. and Certification, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution M.S. On-Campus Option, Nonprofit Management M.S. Full-Time On-Campus Option, Sports Management M.S., Strategic Communication M.S., and Technology Management M.S.
$15 per foreign language course
**University Services and Support Fee, Morningside Campus (formerly Facilities Fee) – All students registered on the Morningside Campus shall be charged a University Services and Support Fee, calculated based on the student’s registration. Full-time students are those registered for 12 or more points (credits) in the term. This fee is not assessed to American Language Program students or School of Professional Studies Summer Program for High School students. This fee combines the Recreational Facilities Fee and Lerner Fee (for both of these, applies to Spring Term only for Academic Year 20-21), Information Technology Fee (all students charged, including part-time), and the Cross-Cutting Multi-School Activities Fee. This fee is subject to Board of Trustee approval and may change.
University Services and Support Fee
Time Commitment
Fee
Full‑Time Students (Spring 2022)
$543
Part‑Time Students (Spring 2022)
$411
Full‑Time Students (Fall 2021)
$459
Part‑Time Students (Fall 2021)
$327
Full‑Time Students (Summer 2021)
$259
Part‑Time (Summer 2021)
$130
Full‑Time Students (Spring 2021)
$575
Full‑Time Students (Fall 2020)
$305
Part‑Time Students (Fall 2020)
$176
Part‑Time Students (Spring 2021)
$446
Health and Related Services Fee — Required of all students. Includes services provided on campus as well as integrated off-campus services. See health.columbia.edu for details. Students who pay the Health Service Fee in Spring are not required to pay the Health Service Fee in Summer. The Summer Trimester Fee applies to new Summer Trimester students only.
Full-Time Students (12 credits or more)
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022: $623
Half-Time Students (6-11.99 credits)
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022: $294
Part-Time Students (1-5.99 credits)
Fall 2021 and Spring 2022: $176
Student Medical Insurance
All full-time students must provide proof of insurance or enroll in one of the University plans. This fee is optional for part-time students. Visit Columbia Health for details and rates.
