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Columbia University is a large, private institution located in New York, ny. Founded in 1754, Columbia University offers undergraduate degrees in 366 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

9,111 undergraduates

$68,171 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Columbia University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 4.2%

SAT score average 1547

ACT score average 35

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $85

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Key deadlines

November

320 days away Early Decision date

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January

16 days away Application deadline date

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March

75 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Columbia University is known for one of its top majors: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

6 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science and Information Technology

Social Sciences and Psychology

Law and Legal Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Other

Popular majors

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Statistics

Computer Science

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Social Work

Law

Public Administration

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $68,171

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,800

Books & supplies $1,392

Other expenses $2,350

Cost of attendance* $88,713

Average financial aid package $77,163

Estimated cost $11,550 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $68,171

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,800

Books & supplies $1,392

Other expenses $2,350

Cost of attendance* $88,713

Average financial aid package $77,163

Estimated cost $11,550 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Columbia University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,111, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

35,279

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

25%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

13%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

45%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Columbia University, students love their Community Service, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY 10027

2128541754

www.columbia.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Community service

Cultural organization

Performing arts

Athletics

Publications

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Columbia University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Columbia University?

Columbia University is located in New York, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Columbia University?

The acceptance rate for Columbia University is 4%.

What’s the average GPA for Columbia University?

The average high school GPA for Columbia University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Columbia University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Columbia University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $354,852.

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