Dates and Prices
Here is an overview of the estimated costs for each program.
The tuition and fees quoted are for ALP registrants only. Those students registering through other divisions of Columbia will pay at the per-point rate of their home schools.
Click on any of the program names to get a course description and dates.
Click on the fee amount to get a detailed description of prices.
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Trustees.
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Tuition * |
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Intensive Program |
$2,600.00 |
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Intensive Program |
$2,275.00 |
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Intensive Program |
$2,925.00 |
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Part-Time Evening Course |
$1,300.00 |
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Advanced Academic Preparation |
$5,200.00 |
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Classes may start as early as 9:00 AM and end as late as 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Minumum TOEFL score of 575 (PBT) or 230 (CBT), and Level 8 on the ALP English Placement Test. |
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English for Professional Purposes: Business |
$3,250.00 |
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Classes may start as early as 9:00 AM and end as late as 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Students must hold a bachelor's degree. Business: Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT), or ALP placement at Level 7. |
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English for Professional Purposes: Law |
$3,250.00 |
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Classes may start as early as 9:00 AM and end as late as 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Students must hold a bachelor's degree. Law: Minimum TOEFL score of 575 (PBT) or 230 (CBT), or ALP placement at Level 8. |
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English for Professional Purposes: SIPA |
$3,900.00 |
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Classes may start as early as 9:00 AM and end as late as 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Only open to students who are entering Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs in the fall. |
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Tuition* |
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Intensive Program |
$7,800.00 |
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6-point Morning or Evening Course |
$3,900.00 |
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3-point Morning or Evening Course |
$1,950.00 |
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Fluency |
$1,950.00 |
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Pronunciation |
$1,950.00 |
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University Preparation Program |
$9,660.00 |
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College Composition |
$5,080.00 |
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Tuition* |
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Intensive Program |
$7,800.00 |
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6-point Morning or Evening Course |
$3,900.00 |
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3-point Morning or Evening Course |
$1,950.00 |
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Fluency |
$1,950.00 |
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Pronunciation |
$1,950.00 |
| University Preparation Program Spring 2010 |
$11,520.00 (+ $135 fees) |
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College Composition |
$5,080.00 |
* Additional fees and expenses may apply depending on program and session.
Special Notes
Tuition quoted is for ALP registrants only. Those in degree programs in other divisions of Columbia must pay at the per-point rate of their home schools.
Students who enroll in full-time classes are required to pay the university's health services fee. Students will also be required to demonstrate adequate insurance coverage, or purchase the university's insurance policy.
