Columbia University
- 4 Year
- NEW YORK, NY
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Columbia University
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- NEW YORK, NY
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 1,299 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Ivy League
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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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 1
Acceptance Rate
7%
SAT Range
1460-1570
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$85
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Columbia?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Columbia University See Other Colleges
Cost
Net Price
$22,126 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$57,642 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
58%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
2:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 91 responses61%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 106 responses30%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 106 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science341 Graduates
- Economics338 Graduates
- Political Science and Government255 Graduates
- History148 Graduates
- Social Sciences143 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology129 Graduates
- English101 Graduates
- Engineering79 Graduates
- Philosophy78 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology75 Graduates
The Core Curriculum
For more than 100 years, the Core Curriculum has been the defining element of a Columbia College education. It’s a communal learning experience that cultivates community-wide discourse and deliberate contemplation around seminal works, contemporary issues and humanity’s most enduring questions.
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,509 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
639
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
0%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
41%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 121 responsesPoll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 142 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$83,300 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
96%
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 responsesColumbia University Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 1,299 reviews
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I liked that there are endless academic opportunities available; you will never run out! Food is average and oftentimes the lines in the dining halls take an annoying amount of time. The dorms in my experience have been pretty nice, and some have crazy amazing views of the city. Students overall are pretty nice/polite here but there in definitely an air of competition in certain interest groups. Many of the general lectures courses leave a lot to be desired and didn't give me any special ivy league education that I couldn't have gotten elsewhere. However, that being said, I've also taken some incredible smaller courses where I've been able to build a relationship with my professor and learn a lot from them. Also make sure you are somewhat interested in what the core has to off because its a huge part of your education at Columbia.
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!
This school is fantastic! The classes are all fascinating and all of the other students I have met have been very interesting and kind. There is a vibe of community rather than competition. The work is definitely hard, and as a middle income student, it is sometimes difficult being exposed to other kids who have so much privilege, but overall it is a great place to be. Highly recommend!