New York,
NY
About Columbia
Columbia University is a private, nonprofit school in the city of New York, New York. Columbia was founded in 1754 and enrolls 6,716 undergrads and no graduate students.
Columbia Acceptance Rate 2022
It is extremely difficult to get into Columbia. In 2022, Columbia accepted 4% of applicants. In 2022, 60,551 students applied to Columbia and 2,355 were admitted.
| Columbia University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 4% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
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College Info
Columbia Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Columbia is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Columbia is Mar 1.
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Columbia ACT Scores
ACT Range
34 - 35
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
34 to 35
34 and Less
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Columbia SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1490 - 1560
Math SAT Range
760 - 800
Reading SAT Range
727 - 770
Columbia Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$80,322
In State$80,322
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Columbia is like? There are approximately 6,716 students enrolled at Columbia. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 21% percent are from NY and 79% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time21%
In State79%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,716
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
4%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$63,530
Out-of-State
$63,530
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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