Columbia University
- 4 Year
- NEW YORK, NY
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Columbia University
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- NEW YORK, NY
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 1,255 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B
About
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From Columbia University
This is a place unlike any other. Where a renowned Core Curriculum is fueled by an incredibly diverse community. 6,000 undergraduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries find a home on our residential campus in Morningside Heights: your corner of New York City. Undergraduates in Columbia College and Columbia Engineering can choose from nearly 100 areas of study and enhance their classroom conversations through research at 200+ research centers and institutes. Your Columbia education will be the foundation for a lifetime of learning, collaboration, and the unending pursuit of truth and understanding.
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Columbia University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 1
Acceptance Rate
5%
SAT Range
1440-1570
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$85
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$21,828 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$55,071 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
59%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 87%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 91 responses
- 63%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 99 responses
- 31%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 99 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics311 Graduates
- Computer Science282 Graduates
- Political Science and Government237 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology143 Graduates
- History123 Graduates
- English96 Graduates
- Social Sciences79 Graduates
- Engineering74 Graduates
- Philosophy73 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology64 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,701 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
520
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
- 41%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 114 responses
Poll
- 59%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 135 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$83,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%- 88%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 52 responses
Columbia University Reviews
Rating 3.79 out of 5 1,255 reviews
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Attending Columbia University was a fantastic experience for me. My professors were all very interesting. Some were a bit quirky, but that was ok. They always challenged me to be open to possibilities and to figure things out from all angles. The work load was definitely heavy, but I learned more there than anywhere else I have been since then. And the facilities were excellent. There's a telescope on campus and I'll never forget our class meeting at 9pm one night to view the planets and see what astronomers actually did. We saw rings of Saturn, Jupiters moons, storms on Jupiter, star clusters, and more. Even though it was only an elective class, I found it fascinating and the professor, who was visiting from England, was very engaging and enjoyed his work. All of my instructors were. They were all working and teaching, so it was the best of both worlds. Also, the research materials were endless. It didn't hurt that the school is in Manhattan, and in my favorite part!
Wow, I loved it there! The academics were top notch, and several of my peers are already successful in their careers; the degree as a label has traction in the job market.
As a Veteran who grew up in Minnesota, the weather was mild for me, but those from the South will find the winter challenging.
I found myself very absorbed by my studies at that time, and so did most of the other students. That can make it extremely easy to meet people in an intellectual sense but somewhat difficult to meet in a social sense. My advice is if you want to date, you should learn how to meet people at NYU.
Financial aid is difficult to obtain, but I was a Veteran, and the government paid my tuition, so that was not my struggle.
As a Veteran who grew up in Minnesota, the weather was mild for me, but those from the South will find the winter challenging.
I found myself very absorbed by my studies at that time, and so did most of the other students. That can make it extremely easy to meet people in an intellectual sense but somewhat difficult to meet in a social sense. My advice is if you want to date, you should learn how to meet people at NYU.
Financial aid is difficult to obtain, but I was a Veteran, and the government paid my tuition, so that was not my struggle.
I enjoyed taking the humanities classes there; however, STEM classes tended to be huge lecture hall-based classes that were difficult to get in and tended to just be a professor reading off a PowerPoint slide. In terms of food, they tout having a huge range of vegetarian and vegan options but often offer pasta and steamed vegetables. Sometimes they have great options, but it is just a once-in-a-blue-moon occasion. Recently, the dining halls have added new stations and options which seems promising. I feel that I could've gotten a better quality education at a smaller local university. However, the people I've met and the few golden professors I met made it all worth it.