Columbia
Columbia University
116th St & Broadway, New York, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Columbia University (Columbia)
About this school
- www.columbia.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:6,231
- Men:3,226 Men (51.8%)
- Women:3,005 Women (48.2%)
Location
Admission Information (Columbia)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Columbia University is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 3 | 4 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | 3 | 4 |
Academic Electives | 3 | 4 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 116th Street and Broadway |
City, State, Zip | New York, NY 10027 |
Phone | (212) 854-2522 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $85 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 3 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 6% of 37,389 applicants were admitted |
Women | 6% of 20,431 applicants were admitted |
Men | 7% of 16,958 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,405 (62%) of 2,263 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 703 (62%) of 1,143 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 702 (63%) of 1,120 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 730-800 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 88% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 11% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 1% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 84% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 14% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 2% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 32-35 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 92% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 8% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 0% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Columbia)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $57,208 (77.13%)
- Room & Board: - $13,618 (18.36%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,246 (1.68%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,101 (2.83%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Columbia University accepts prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Institutional Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is E00485 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 791 (56.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 719 (90.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 719 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 719 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $59,830 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 709 (98.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $56,504 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 519 (72.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,675 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 52 (7.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,341 (53.6%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,143 (94.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,143 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,943 (93.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $58,630 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,118 (99.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $53,879 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,465 (78.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,251 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 102 (3.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (Columbia)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 14,019,594 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 460 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Columbia University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
99.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
87.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
92.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
95.0%
Programs & Majors (Columbia)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (78)
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Archeology
- Architecture
- Architecture and Related Services, Other
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian-American Studies
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Atomic/Molecular Physics
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Biopsychology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- French Language and Literature
- French Studies
- Geochemistry
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- German Studies
- Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- History, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Italian Language and Literature
- Italian Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Materials Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Modern Greek Language and Literature
- Music, General
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Operations Research
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Engineering, Biological/life sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of the Science of Law, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Engineering Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Science, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Public Health, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (149)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- African Studies
- African-American Studies
- Allopathic Medicine
- American Studies
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Bioethics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biophysics
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
- Conservation Biology
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Management
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Database Systems
- Developmental Biology
- East European and Russian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Design
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Ethics
- Evolutionary Biology
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Finance and Banking
- Financial Engineering
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Genetics
- Geosciences
- German
- Gerontological Nursing
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Hispanic Studies
- Historic Preservation
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Studies
- International Affairs
- International Business
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewish Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Management of Technology
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Maternal and Child Health
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Physics
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nonprofit Management
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Midwifery
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Operations Research
- Oral and Dental Sciences
- Pathobiology
- Pathology
- Pediatric Nursing
- Pharmaceutical Administration
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Quantitative Analysis
- Real Estate
- Religion
- Romance Languages
- Russian
- Science Education
- Slavic Languages
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Sustainability Management
- Sustainable Development
- Theater
- Toxicology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Western European Studies
- Writing
Campus Life (Columbia)
Location & Geography
Population
8,244,910
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
36 acres
Weather
Temperature | 24.9 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | New York City |
Nearest Train Station | New York City |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
93% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
7%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Lion |
School Colors | Columbia blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Archery | ||
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Archery | ||
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, squash |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Columbia University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, community service, cultural organizations, performing arts, athletics, publications
Sororities
16% of women participate
Fraternities
24% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
6,231
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
6,231
Women
3,005
Men
3,226
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 2.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 26.4% Asian
- 13.7% Black/African-American
- 14.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 40.3% White
- 2.3% Unknown
International Students
15.6% from 93 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported
Student Resources (Columbia)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics184 Documents
- Computer Science133 Documents
- Economics116 Documents
- Anthropology100 Documents
- Political Science81 Documents
Popular Courses
- ANTH V1008 - The Rise of Civilization.Anthropology
- COMS W1004 - Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Java.Computer Science
- MATH V1201 - Calculus III.Mathematics
- PHYS UN1401 - Introduction To Mechanics and Thermodynamics.Physics
- ECON W3213 - Intermediate Macroeconomics.Economics
Popular Professors
- Richard HamiltonMATH V3386
- Adam CannonCOMS W1004
- ronaldmillerECON W3213
- Al MuellerPHYS GR6038
- Xin WanMATH V1202
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