List College Cost of Attendance
We are delighted that you are considering applying to List College. JTS is committed to making it possible for all students to realize their educational goals. All applicants are encouraged to apply for financial aid, and no student should hesitate to apply for admission due to financial concerns.
Our admissions decisions are need-blind. Financial need or ability to pay plays no part in the decision process. Financial aid applications are processed after all admissions decisions have been finalized.
In addition, all admitted students are considered for merit-based awards. Please contact the List College Office of Admissions at lcadmissions@jtsa.edu with any questions about merit awards.
Financial Budgeting
A student’s budget includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses. These items all factor into the total cost of education, which is used to calculate financial aid. However, some of these items will not appear on a bill.
For example, books and personal expenses must be included in the total cost of education, but will vary from student to student. These figures will also vary depending on which of our unique dual-degree programs a student enrolls in. Below are sample budgets.
JOINT PROGRAM WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (2023–2024)
| ITEM | COST (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) |
| JTS Tuition (Typical First-Year Schedule)* (Fall: 10 Credits/Spring: 9 Credits) | $26,220 |
| Columbia Tuition (Typical First-Year Schedule)* (Fall: 6 Credits/Spring: 9 Credits) | $31,530 |
| JTS Fees (Service Fee, Joint Program Fee, Student Support Fee, & Orientation Fee) | $4,875 |
| Columbia Fees (Student Life Fee, Health Services Fee, Orientation Fee**, & Document Fee**) | $3,425 |
| List College Housing (Double Room) | $13,900 |
| Food*** (Estimated) | $4,500 |
| Books & Supplies (Estimated) | $500 |
| Personal Expenses (Estimated) | $1,500 |
| TOTAL | $86,450 |
*Should students take additional credits, tuition will be charged at the per credit rate. Click here for Columbia University’s Tuition and Fees; click here for JTS’s Tuition and Fees.
**Columbia (CU) and JTS tuition, all JTS fees, and most CU fees are billed directly by JTS. The CU Orientation Fee and Document Fee are billed directly by Columbia in a student’s first semester. Columbia also will bill directly for meal plans and any fees associated with labs or special registration statuses.
***List College does not require a meal plan, as students enjoy full kitchens in the residence halls. For financial aid purposes, we budget $4,500 for ingredients to prepare meals and/or meals purchased in the dining halls at Columbia, Barnard, and JTS. However, the amount students actually spend may vary.
DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM WITH BARNARD COLLEGE (2022–2023)
| Item | Cost (Per Academic Year) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (typical first-year budget)* | $72,485 |
| Barnard Housing & Meal Plan | $19,364 |
| Books & Supplies (estimated) | $1,150 |
| Personal Expenses (estimated) | $1,370 |
| TOTAL | $94,369 |
*Should students take additional credits, tuition will be adjusted accordingly. Click here for Barnard College’s tuition and fees. Click here for JTS’s tuition and fees. JTS tuition and fees will be billed by JTS; Barnard tuition and fees will be billed by Barnard.
For additional information regarding Barnard College tuition and the financial aid application process please also refer to Barnard College’s Office of Financial Aid.
SEMESTER AT LIST COLLEGE PROGRAM (2023–2024)
| COST (Per Semester) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,560 (12 or more credits) |
| JTS Service Fee | $810 |
| Housing | $7,780 |
| Food* | $2,250 |
| Books & Supplies (estimated) | $250 |
| Personal Expenses (estimated) | $750 |
| TOTAL | $28,400 |
*List College does not offer a meal plan, as students enjoy full kitchens in the residence halls. For financial aid purposes, we budget $2,250 for ingredients to prepare meals and/or meals purchased in the JTS dining hall. However, the amount students actually spend may vary.
