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Columbia University

New York, NY

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Overview

Columbia University is a University institution located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 212 Hamilton Hall MC2807 1130 Amsterdam Ave
2960 Broadway
New York, NY  10027
United States
Contact Phone: 212-854-1754

Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services Associate Bachelors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African Studies Checkmark
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
East Asian Studies Checkmark
Ethnic Studies Checkmark
French Studies Checkmark
German Studies Checkmark
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies Checkmark
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Near And Middle Eastern Studies Checkmark
Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign) Checkmark
Russian Studies Checkmark
Slavic Studies Checkmark
Spanish And Iberian Studies Checkmark
Women's Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Biophysics Checkmark
Environmental Biology Checkmark
Evolutionary Biology Checkmark
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Associate Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering Checkmark
Chemical Engineering Checkmark
Civil Engineering, General Checkmark
Computer Engineering, General Checkmark
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Checkmark
Engineering Mechanics Checkmark
Engineering Physics/applied Physics Checkmark
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Environmental/environmental Health Engineering Checkmark
Industrial Engineering Checkmark
Materials Engineering Checkmark
Mechanical Engineering Checkmark
Metallurgical Engineering Checkmark
Mining And Mineral Engineering Checkmark
Operations Research Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
Creative Writing Checkmark
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
English Literature (british And Commonwealth) Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature Checkmark
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Comparative Literature Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other Checkmark
French Language And Literature Checkmark
German Language And Literature Checkmark
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Italian Language And Literature Checkmark
Latin Language And Literature Checkmark
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Middle/near Eastern And Semitic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other Checkmark
Portuguese Language And Literature Checkmark
Russian Language And Literature Checkmark
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Spanish Language And Literature Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Public Health, General Checkmark
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Humanities/humanistic Studies Checkmark
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics, Other Checkmark
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Statistics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization Checkmark
Climate Science Checkmark
Cognitive Science, General Checkmark
Data Science, General Checkmark
Mathematics And Computer Science Checkmark
Medieval And Renaissance Studies Checkmark
Nutrition Sciences Checkmark
Sustainability Studies Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies Checkmark
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Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other Checkmark
Religion/religious Studies Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Chemical Physics Checkmark
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Geology/earth Science, General Checkmark
Materials Science Checkmark
Physical Sciences, Other Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other Checkmark
Science Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, Other Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anthropology, General Checkmark
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Development Economics And International Development Checkmark
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics Checkmark
Economics, General Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Social Sciences, Other Checkmark
Sociology, General Checkmark
Urban Studies/affairs Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Dance, General Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Film/cinema/media Studies Checkmark
Jazz/jazz Studies Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts, Other Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

57,126
Applied
2,284
Accepted
6,578
Enrolled
4%
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Female Admissions

32,219
Females Applied
1,142
Females Accepted
4%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

23,720
Males Applied
1,087
Males Accepted
5%
Acceptance Rate

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 March 1st Not reported No
Transfer March 1st May 15th No

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 749 730 770
SAT Math 775 760 800
ACT Composite 35 34 35

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

68,000
Private
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Fees

3,170
Full-time student fees
18,802
Room & board
12,222
Room only

Financial Aid

72,484
Avg. Financial Aid Package
73,888
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
83,347
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,868
Avg. Loan Aid
69,026
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,578
Total Undergrad students
15%
International Students
80%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 17.51%
Black or African American 8.74%
White or Caucasian 27.24%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.36%
Asian 21.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or more races 7.46%
Other 1.96%

Gender

Male (49.21%)
Female (49.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Cooperative housing
Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 90%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
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Marching band Checkmark
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Campus events:
Homecoming, Tree Lighting/Yule Log Ceremony and Varsity Show

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Most popular organizations:
Community Service, Cultural Organization , Performing Arts , Athletics and Publications

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

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

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

Faculty

3,347
Total Faculty
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,684
Part-time - 1,663
Male - 1,967
Female - 1,377
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