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)
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 (1754-05-25)
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°W﻿ / 40.80750; -73.96194 Coordinates: 40°48′27″N 73°57′43″W﻿ / ﻿40.80750°N 73.96194°W﻿ / 40.80750; -73.96194
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.edu