Columbia University in the City of New York | |
Latin: Universitas Columbiae Neo Eboracensis | |
Former names | King's College (1754–1784) Columbia College (1784–1896) |
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Motto | In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen (Latin) |
Motto in English | In Thy light shall we see light (Psalms 36:9) |
Type | Royal (1754–1776) Private (1776–present) |
Established | May 25, 1754 |
Academic affiliations | AAU URA 568 Group NAICU |
Endowment | US$10.9 billion (2018) |
President | Lee Bollinger |
Provost | John Henry Coatsworth |
Academic staff | 3,999 (fall 2016) |
Students | 33,032 (fall 2018) |
Undergraduates | 8,931 (fall 2018) |
Postgraduates | 24,101 (fall 2018) |
Location | New York City , New York , United States 40°48′27″N 73°57′43″W / 40.80750°N 73.96194°WCoordinates: 40°48′27″N 73°57′43″W / 40.80750°N 73.96194°W |
Campus | Urban, total 299 acres (1.21 km2) |
Colors | Columbia Blue and White |
Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Ivy League, EARC MAISA (sailing) |
Mascot | Roaree the Lion |
Website | columbia |
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Columbia University was established in the 18th century.
The President of Columbia University is an American.
The number of undergraduates is higher than postgraduates for fall 2018.
Roaree the Lion is the mascot for Columbia University.
Columbia University has academic affiliations from AAU, URA, 568 Group, NAICU only.
Columbia University was established in 1756.
Columbia University is presently a private college
The NAICU is the largest Academic affiliation of Columbia University
Columbia University is currently also called King's College