Columbia University
New York, NY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | New York, NY · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 8,973 |
| Acceptance rate | 5% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1490–1580 · 44% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1470–1560 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 34–35 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 6:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $89,472 |
| Application fee | $85 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Computer science, Engineering, Biology, Psychology.
Columbia campus map
On campus
Union Theological Seminary, Jewish Theological Seminary, Manhattan School of Music, Teachers College, Barnard College, Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning, Butler Library, Morningside Heights, Minor Latham Playhouse.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Pho Amsterdam, Dun Huang, Dragon Sushi, Max Soha, Nikko Hibachi Asian Fusion, West Place
- Coffee: Chokolat Bakery & Tea, Kuro Kuma, Molly Tea, Pinkberry, Durar Café, Gong Cha
- Nightlife: The Expat, The Hamilton, Suite, Cotton Club
- Shops: Jack's Art Gallery, Harlem Underground, Mod Squad Cycles, Blue Caps NYC, Upper West Skates, Larry's Freewheeling
- Museums and culture: General Grant National Memorial, George Bruce Library, Faison Firehouse Theater, Manhattan Community Board 9, Nicholas Roerich Museum
- Groceries: 1 Columbia Deli, Center Pharmacy, H Mart, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Over the Tracks 119th Street Tennis Courts, Sakura Park, Pollinator Meadow, Morningside Park, Riverside Park, Playground One Twenty Five CXXV