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Overview
Columbia University is a University institution located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
116th St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027
United States
New York, NY 10027
United States
Contact
Phone: 301-891-4000
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture | × |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African Studies | × |
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| African-american/black Studies | × |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization | × |
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| East Asian Studies | × |
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| Ethnic Studies | × |
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| French Studies | × |
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| German Studies | × |
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| Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies | × |
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| Latin American Studies | × |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies | × |
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| Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign) | × |
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| Russian Studies | × |
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| Slavic Studies | × |
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| Spanish And Iberian Studies | × |
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| Women's Studies | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry | × |
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| Bioinformatics | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other | × |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Biophysics | × |
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| Computational Biology | × |
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| Environmental Biology | × |
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| Evolutionary Biology | × |
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| Neuroscience | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science | × |
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| Information Science/studies | × |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education, General | × |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering | × |
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| Chemical Engineering | × |
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| Civil Engineering, General | × |
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| Computer Engineering, General | × |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering | × |
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| Engineering Mechanics | × |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics | × |
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| Engineering, Other | × |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | × |
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| Industrial Engineering | × |
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| Materials Engineering | × |
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| Mechanical Engineering | × |
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| Metallurgical Engineering | × |
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| Mining And Mineral Engineering | × |
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| Operations Research | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing | × |
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| English Language And Literature, General | × |
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| English Literature (british And Commonwealth) | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature | × |
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| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | × |
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| Comparative Literature | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other | × |
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| French Language And Literature | × |
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| German Language And Literature | × |
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| Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | × |
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| Italian Language And Literature | × |
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| Latin Language And Literature | × |
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| Linguistics | × |
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| Middle/near Eastern And Semitic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other | × |
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| Portuguese Language And Literature | × |
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| Russian Language And Literature | × |
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| Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | × |
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| Spanish Language And Literature | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health, General | × |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies | × |
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| Humanities/humanistic Studies | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics, Other | × |
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| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Statistics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Studies/civilization | × |
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| Climate Science | × |
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| Cognitive Science, General | × |
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| Data Science, General | × |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science | × |
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| Medieval And Renaissance Studies | × |
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| Nutrition Sciences | × |
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| Sustainability Studies | × |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Jewish/judaic Studies | × |
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| Philosophy | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other | × |
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| Religion/religious Studies | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy | × |
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| Astrophysics | × |
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| Chemical Physics | × |
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| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Geology/earth Science, General | × |
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| Materials Science | × |
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| Physical Sciences, Other | × |
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| Physics, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General | × |
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| Research And Experimental Psychology, Other | × |
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| Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Science Technologies/technicians, Other | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General | × |
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| Archeology | × |
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| Development Economics And International Development | × |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | × |
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| Economics, General | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Social Sciences, Other | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Urban Studies/affairs | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation | × |
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| Dance, General | × |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | × |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies | × |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, Other | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60,247
Applied
2,326
Accepted
9,157
Enrolled
Female Admissions
32,668
Females Applied
1,191
Females Accepted
4%
Male Admissions
26,575
Males Applied
1,083
Males Accepted
4%
Applying
85
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | March 1st | May 15th | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 757 | 740 | 780 | |
| SAT Math | 779 | 770 | 800 | |
| ACT Composite | 35 | 34 | 36 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
70,170
Private
Fees
3,280
Full-time student fees
19,114
Room & board
13,222
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
77,163
Avg. Financial Aid Package
78,824
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
88,789
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,260
Avg. Loan Aid
73,702
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
9,157
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
80%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.87% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.19% |
| White or Caucasian | 26.62% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.33% |
| Asian | 21.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.21% |
| Two or more races | 7.17% |
| Other | 2.46% |
Gender
Male (49.51%)
Female (48.85%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 90% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Tree Lighting / Yule Log Ceremony and Varsity Show
Homecoming, Tree Lighting / Yule Log Ceremony and Varsity Show
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Most popular organizations:
Community Service, Cultural Organization , Performing Arts , Athletics and Publications
Community Service, Cultural Organization , Performing Arts , Athletics and Publications
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | No | |
| Badminton | No | No | |
| Baseball | No | No | |
| Basketball | No | ||
| Crew | No | ||
| Cross-country Running | No | No | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Fencing | No | No | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | No | |
| Golf | No | No | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | |
| Lacrosse | No | No | |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | |
| Rowing | No | ||
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | No | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
| Soccer | No | ||
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | No | No | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | No | ||
| Track And Field | No | No | |
| Triathlon | No | No | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No | |
| Water Polo | No | No | |
| Wrestling | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | ||
| Badminton | No | No | |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | ||
| Crew | No | ||
| Cross-country Running | No | No | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Fencing | No | No | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | |
| Rowing | No | ||
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | No | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
| Soccer | No | ||
| Softball | No | No | |
| Squash | No | No | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | No | ||
| Track And Field | No | No | |
| Triathlon | No | No | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | ||
| Water Polo | No | No | |
| Wrestling | No | No |
Faculty
3,264
Total Faculty
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,707
Part-time - 1,557
Male - 1,892
Female - 1,367
Columbia University