Description:Columbia University in the City of New York is a private research university in New York City and one of the eight members of the Ivy League. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution. It was founded in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of George II of Great Britain, and is one of only three United States universities to have been established under such authority. General Information:(212) 854-1754 Website:Type:4-year, Private not-for-profit |
Degrees Offerred:Bachelor's degree Campus Setting:City: Large Campus Housing:Yes Population:24,230 (7,743 undergraduate) Student-to-Faculty Ratio:6 to 1 |