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Columbia University
  • 4 Year
  • NEW YORK, NY
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Columbia University
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  • 4 Year
  • NEW YORK, NY
  • 1,266 reviews
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    Columbia University Admissions

    Columbia admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 5%. Students that get into Columbia have an average SAT score between 1440-1570 or an average ACT score of 33-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Columbia is January 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    5%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    42,823
    SAT Range
    1440-1570
    SAT Reading
    700-770
    SAT Math
    740-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    64%
    ACT Range
    33-35
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    31-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    44%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Application Fee
    $85
    Application Website
    columbia.edu/content/admissions-offices
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    74%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 42 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 42 responses
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