Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York
Latin: Universitas Columbiae Neo Eboracensis
Former names
King's College
(1754–1784)
Columbia College
(1784–1896)
MottoIn lumine Tuo videbimus lumen (Latin)
Motto in English
In Thy light shall we see light (Psalms 36:9)
TypeRoyal (1754–1776)
Private (1776–present)
EstablishedMay 25, 1754 (1754-05-25)
Academic affiliations
AAU
URA
568 Group
NAICU
EndowmentUS$10.9 billion (2018)
PresidentLee Bollinger
ProvostJohn Henry Coatsworth
Academic staff
3,999 (fall 2016)
Students33,032 (fall 2018)
Undergraduates8,931 (fall 2018)
Postgraduates24,101 (fall 2018)
Location
New York City
,
New York
,
United States

40°48′27″N 73°57′43″W / 40.80750°N 73.96194°W / 40.80750; -73.96194Coordinates: 40°48′27″N 73°57′43″W / 40.80750°N 73.96194°W / 40.80750; -73.96194
CampusUrban, total 299 acres (1.21 km2)
ColorsColumbia Blue and White
         
NicknameLions
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – Ivy League, EARC
MAISA (sailing)
MascotRoaree the Lion
Websitecolumbia.edu