5%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,260 |
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| Declined | + 37,943 |
| Total Received | 40,203 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Cornell University, School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions | Ithaca, NY |
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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 | 6,270 |
| Established in | 1754 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
36‐acre campus in New York City (population: 8,622,698). School operates transportation to Lamont‐Doherty Campus and Medical Center Campus.
Columbia University
2960 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
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| 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 |
5%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,260 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 37,943 |
| Total Received | 40,203 |
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
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Jessica Marinaccio
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 212 854-2522
F: 212 854-1209
ugrad-ask@columbia.edu
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| Tuition | $58,920 |
| Room & board | $14,490 |
| Additional fees | $2,930 |
| Books & supplies | $1,294 |
| Total | $77,634 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $60,289 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $17,345 |
Need-based
| Federal | $7,267,233 |
| State | $1,575,132 |
| Institutional | $162,020,152 |
| Other external | $3,362,821 |
| Total | $174,225,338 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $153,994 |
| State | $46,474 |
| Institutional | |
| Other external | $814,126 |
| Total | $1,014,594 |
|---|
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FAFSA
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
Other
P: 212 854-3711
ugrad-finaid@columbia.edu
Jessica Marinaccio
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid
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Peter Pilling (men's)
Campbell Family Director Of Intercollegiate Athletics And Physical Education
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Jacqueline Blackett (women's)
Senior Associate Director, Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation
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6%
Transfer applicants accepted
78%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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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
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 104 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil Canada China India South Korea The United Kingdom |
| 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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