Columbia University

Columbia University is an historic and religious school. Their motto actually comes from Psalm 36:9 of the Christian Bible. Columbia's schools include two different religious Seminaries: Jewish Theological Seminary and Union Theological Seminary. Columbia's academics are highly respected especially their Liberal Arts and Bio-medical Engineering programs. Columbia's students are expected to be intelligent, mature, self-motivated, and above all respectful. New York City is a vibrant and culturally diverse area to study, though some students feel unsafe because of its location to Harlem.
Either way, the highly populated city and surrounding cities of Columbia, give their students excellent opportunities for networking and developing important and often life-long connections.
Columbia is the fifth oldest college in the United States and the oldest college in New York. Their law school is prestigious, competitive, challenging, and respected. The professors and students share a remarkable connection because they are both dedicated to improving their knowledge and advancing their unmatched research. With a small student-to-teacher ration, learning is often personalized which leads to a high percentage of successful graduates. Columbia grew from a small King’s College to the renowned and respected research university that is today.
Columbia has taught some of the brightest minds in neuroscience, engineering, arts, and journalism which has advanced various areas of the research field. Columbia has over 200 organizations besides athletics for their students to get involved with including various on and off campus activities. The students organization at Columbia are renowned for their ability to improve the quality of the college experience. Student at Columbia University are expected to be self-motivated and highly dedicated and this gives them social and academic freedom around campus. After graduating, Columbia Lions can be expected to be a part of a highly loyal alumni group and can expect to earn a lot of money.

Motto: In Thy light shall we see light
Founded: 1754
Campus Location: Manhattan, NY
Colors: White, Columbia Blue, White
Mascot: Lions
Athletics: NCAA Division 1
Tuition: (approx) $41, 000 a year
Ivy League: Yes
Website: www.columbia.edu