Columbia University Accommodation: Type, Halls & Cost

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I've leased an apartment in the vicinity of the campus. It's about a 7 minute walk to school. I'm sharing with 2 other grad students and our rent in total is $3,400 per month. The location is absolutely amazing and this rent is one of the more affordable ones you'll find in this area.

I chose it for multiple reasons. The top being: Prestige, Course value, professors, location

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For Graduate students Columbia doesn't offer any On-Campus accommodation so students have to search for options outside the campus. Columbia provides housing outside the campus though, people can opt for single rooms. If one wants to stay near the Campus it would cost around 900 - 1100$/month for each person if we opt for 3 bed, 1 bath or 4 bed 2 bath flats.

The flexible curriculum is a key factor, it allows student to pursue courses from both Engineering and Business schools. The Ivy League tag and the location of the University were also key factors for me.

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Mix of single and double room - students have a choice. Dorms usually cost $12,000 per year but the fees is included in tuition. You can only move off-campus into an apartment.

Prestige of Ivy League, location in New York City, rigorous Computer Science program

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I live in an apartment near campus and the accommodation near campus is pretty expensive. If you are inclined towards taking a private room in an apartment, the rent would usually be in the range of $900-$1200 per month, including amenities. If you're open to sharing the room, the expense can reduce by around $500.

I chose Columbia University because of its brand and location, access to immense opportunities in NYC, and the opportunity to build a good professional network.

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No - I share an apartment outside. Rentals are generally expensive though.

I had two PhD offers and I chose this one mainly because my previous advisors recommended it. It is a presitigious university in an exciting and happening city and an experienced advisor who is a "good human being". All of these points, except university prestige, I still think are important parameters to make the choice. I would also look at the department structure and work culture - both of which are often better at public universities.

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Students live on campus for all 4 years and a meal plan is required the 1st year and available for the years after. Campus housing varies but for the most part, is actually quite nice. There are a few students who choose to live off-campus, but they're the extreme minority.

It was the most prestigious school I was accepted into, and I really wanted to go to a smaller school in an urban setting. I looked into specific programs I was interested in and found one that fit my needs pretty closely, and I particularly liked the integrated bachelors and masters program offered.

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Students here mostly share apartments as a group of 2-4. And the average rent per person varies from about $800 to $1200 per month. This is relatively expensive as the location is one lies at the heart of Manhattan, New York. Food costs can be managed to about $500 per month.

Columbia University is very well reputed and is an Ivy League. My final choices were to choose between CMU and Columbia and talking with seniors studying at both these universities, I decided to go ahead with Columbia.

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I am living off campus.

It is a top university. The CS branch at Columbia University is one of the best in the world.

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Graduate students usually rent apartments by themselves along with a few other students. Columbia also offers campus housing for graduate students outside the campus but that is usually expensive compared to finding your own place with a few friends. The rent for a decent sized room in Manhattan can lie in a range of 600-1000 usd. Additional costs include utilities and expenditure on food which can range from 200 usd to 500 usd depending on your lifestyle. Cooking food at home is way cheaper than eating outside.

The quality of faculty at Columbia is at par with other top institutes which makes sure that you're learning from the best. Apart from ample amount of resources, Columbia offers a diverse range of peer group which I think will help you in broadening your perspective.

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Average rentals in NY: 1000 dollars per room. Without sharing.

Better option than other admits and also because of the city.