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Columbia University in the City of New York Trade Programs

Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, NY. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Columbia University in the City of New York?

Get in touch with Columbia University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Phone:	2128541754
Website:	www.columbia.edu/
Admissions:	www.columbia.edu/content/admissions
Financial Aid:	sfs.columbia.edu/

How Do I Get Into Columbia University?

You can apply to Columbia University online at: https://www.columbia.edu/content/admissions-offices

Columbia University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Columbia University

These are the things Columbia University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Columbia University?

Columbia University has an acceptance rate of 4%, which makes it extremely selective and highly competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 65% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

45% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Columbia University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Columbia University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Columbia University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	26,607	1,122	4%
Women	32,507	1,226	4%

Can I Afford Columbia University in the City of New York?

The average net price after aid at Columbia University is $20,148. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$66,722
In-State Fees	$3,795
Out-of-State Tuition	$66,722
Out-of-State Fees	$3,795
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$70,517
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$70,517

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 16% of students at Columbia University receive some form of financial aid (1,500 students).

Nearly 55% of students at Columbia University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $55,902 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,980.

Student Loan Debt

14% of Columbia University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,390 per year.

Columbia University in the City of New York Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 28,443 students enrolled at Columbia University, all undergraduate. Columbia University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,899 undergraduate students at Columbia University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia University in the City of New York undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,628
Black or African American	658
Hispanic	1,343
White	2,500
American Indian/Alaska Native	26
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	17
Two or More Races	542
Non-Resident	1,824

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Columbia University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	252
California	196
New Jersey	85
Texas	60
Massachusetts	59

Additionally, approximately 20.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

64 undergraduate students at Columbia University took at least one online class — of those, 4 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Columbia University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.