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Columbia Journalism Pauses MA Admissions for One Year

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  • Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism paused admissions to its MA program for one year.
  • Dean Jelani Cobb announced the Oct 1 pause to evaluate the degree.
  • Cobb said visa dynamics and President Donald Trump’s policies influenced the decision.
  • International students comprise roughly half of the cohort, with foreign applications sharply declined.
  • The nine-month MA costs $120,000 before aid, with about 80% receiving assistance.