Budget Planning Guide
The following information is offered as a general guide to planning your budget for the undergraduate program in which you are enrolling. This information is subject to change and will not be finalized until you receive your student bill from Columbia University.
Costs for our programs |
Earth Semester F 99 |
Universe Semester F 99 |
Field Session One 99 |
Field Session Two 99 |
Tuition |
$11,622 |
$11,622 |
$3,600 |
$2,400 |
Room |
$1,300 |
$1,300 |
$380 |
$250 |
Activity Fee(transportation,yearbook & social activities) |
$125 |
$125 |
$75 |
$50 |
Health Fee (provides on-site health care) |
$100 |
$100 |
$25 |
$25 |
Transcript Fee* |
$30 |
$30 |
$30 |
$30 |
Refundable Room Deposit |
$100 |
$100 |
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TOTAL (on Columbia Univ. bill) |
$13,277 |
$13,277 |
$4,110 |
$2,755 |
Other Estimated Expenses |
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Meals (for three meals per day) |
$750** |
$750** |
$350** |
$300** |
Transportation |
$450 |
$450 |
$450 |
$450 |
Personal Expenses |
$400 |
$400 |
$250 |
$150 |
Books&Supplies |
$150 |
$150 |
$100 |
$100 |
Field Trip Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
N/A |
These figures do not include costs associated with student health insurance. All students are required to be covered by health insurance. If you need health insurance, information can by supplied by Student Affairs. There will be an additional cost for this insurance.
* Columbia University and Barnard College students have already been assessed this fee.
** Based on students preparing their own meals.
Students may apply for Semester and Summer sessions.
For questions regarding this package, please contact:
Student Admissions
(800) 992-4603 (option 1)
Biosphere 2 Center
32540 S. Biosphere Rd.
Oracle, AZ 85623
Columbia University's Earth Institute.
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