Overview

Columbia University School of General Studies is a Comprehensive institution located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2970 Broadway
408 Lewisohn Hall, MC 4101
New York, NY  10027
United States

Contact Mr. Curtis M. Rodgers
Vice Dean
Email: gsdegree@columbia.edu
Phone: 212-854-2772
Fax: 212-854-6316

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural History And Criticism, General	×
Architecture	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies	×
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Caribbean Studies	×
East Asian Studies	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
French Studies	×
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies	×
Italian Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign)	×
Russian Studies	×
Slavic Studies	×
South Asian Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology	×
Environmental Biology	×
Evolutionary Biology	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
English Language And Literature/letters, Other	×
Writing, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
Comparative Literature	×
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Middle/near Eastern And Semitic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy	×
Astrophysics	×
Chemical Physics	×
Chemistry, General	×
Environmental Chemistry	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Archeology	×
Economics, General	×
Economics, Other	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Dance, General	×
Design And Applied Arts, Other	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, Other	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

516

Applied

153

Accepted

9,164

Enrolled

Female Admissions

236

Females Applied

70

Females Accepted

30%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

273

Males Applied

82

Males Accepted

30%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 15th	July 7th	No
Other early decision plan	March 1st	May 1st	No
Transfer	May 15th	March 1st	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	703	750
SAT Math	-	763	790
ACT Composite	-	32	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

67,740

Private

Fees

1,708

Full-time student fees

21,897

Room & board

Financial Aid

49,813

Avg. Financial Aid Package

46,800

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

31,956

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,571

Avg. Loan Aid

8,195

Avg. Grant Aid

44,305

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,164

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

66%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.41%
Black or African American	5.85%
White or Caucasian	35.02%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.04%
Asian	10.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	3.91%
Other	3.96%

Gender

Male (49.48%)

Female (48.89%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	31%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Commencement

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Most popular organizations:
General Studies Student Council

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
Baseball	No	Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports			No
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1B	No
Golf	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No	Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis	No	Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No		No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 1	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		Division 1	No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports			No
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 1	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1	No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball	No	Division 1	No
Squash	No	Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis	No	Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1	No
Water Polo	No		No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	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