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Columbia University
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  • 4 Year
  • NEW YORK, NY

Students at Columbia University

About the Students

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 71 responses
  • All of the above.
    30%
  • Extremely bright and motivated
    30%
  • Competitive
    17%
  • Diligent
    8%
  • Smart
    6%
  • Pressured
    4%
  • Nerdy
    1%
Female Undergrads
49%
Male Undergrads
51%
Student Primary Residence
  • In-State
    17%
  • Out-of-State
    69%
  • International
    14%
  • Unknown
    0%
Student Age
  • Under 18
    1%
  • 18-19
    32%
  • 20-21
    39%
  • 22-24
    14%
  • Over 25
    14%
Household Income Levels
  • <$30k
    13%
  • $30k-$48k
    22%
  • $49k-$75k
    18%
  • $76k-$110k
    12%
  • $110k+
    34%

Ethnic Diversity

Poll
86%
of students say the student body is very diverse in race, ethnicity and cultural background. 84 responses
Poll
88%
of students say the student body is very diverse in international students. 84 responses
Racial Diversity
  • African American
    7%
  • Asian
    18%
  • Hispanic
    15%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    19%
  • Multiracial
    6%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    5%
  • White
    30%

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Politics On Campus

Poll
How would you describe your personal political beliefs?
Based on 24 responses
  • Very conservative
    4%
  • Moderate
    21%
  • Liberal
    54%
  • Very liberal
    13%
  • I don't care about politics
    8%
Poll
How would you describe the political beliefs of the campus as a whole?
Based on 24 responses
  • Very conservative
    8%
  • Conservative
    4%
  • Balanced
    21%
  • Liberal
    21%
  • Very liberal
    38%
  • Not sure
    8%

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