Bachelor of Arts [B.A] - Bachelor [4 Years]
$39,327 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] English and Comparative Literature

  • The BA in English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University is a 4-year program.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This course is intended to introduce students to the advanced study of literature.
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are :
    • Literary Texts
    • Critical Methods 
    • Visionary Drama
    • Victorian Novel
    • Technologies of Modern Drama and many more
  • The program in English raises the ability to read critically and imaginatively, to appreciate the power of language to shape thought and represent the world, and to be sensitive to the ways in which literature is created and achieves its effects.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The English and Comparative Literature Department is committed to helping majors and concentrators plan for their future careers, using the skills developed in their coursework. 
  • The acceptance rate of Columbia University is 5.8%.
  • Columbia University is ranked #19 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $31285 $31285 $31285 $31285
Health Insurance $642 $642 $642 $642
Books and supply $2000 $2000 $2000 $2000
Miscellaneous expenses $5400 $5400 $5400 $5400
Total Fees $39327 $39327 $39327 $39327

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.5 9 3
ACT American College Testing 31 36 1
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1410 1600 1
Duolingo Duolingo 125 160 1

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have proof of their senior secondary school transcripts with a minimum B average.
  • Students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.