New York, NY
6%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,279 |
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| Declined | + 34,013 |
| Total Received | 36,292 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| SAT | 2116 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 2717 |
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Columbia University, founded in 1754, is a private, coed institution. Its 36-acre campus is located in New York City.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 6,158 |
| Established in | 1754 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
36‐acre campus in New York City (population: 8,537,673). School operates transportation to Lamont‐Doherty Campus and Medical Center Campus.
Columbia University
2960 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
| Application fee | $85 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
6%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,279 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 34,013 |
| Total Received | 36,292 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Jessica Marinaccio
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 212 854-2522
F: 212 854-3393
ugrad-ask@columbia.edu
| Tuition | $54,504 |
| Room & board | $13,618 |
| Additional fees | $2,704 |
| Books & supplies | $1,246 |
| Total | $72,072 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $55,521 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $16,551 |
99%
$55,521
Need-based
| Federal | $6,583,525 |
| State | $1,493,916 |
| Institutional | $140,627,699 |
| Other external | $2,849,584 |
| Total | $151,554,724 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $112,692 |
| State | $42,463 |
| Institutional | |
| Other external | $416,965 |
| Total | $572,120 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
77%
Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
64
Minimum transfers must complete
60
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 88 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil Canada China India South Korea Turkey |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
International Students and Scholars Office
212 854-3587
isso@columbia.edu
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