New York, New York
Columbia University
Private school in New York with 8,200 total undergraduate students
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
6%
Women
6%
Men
6%
Total number of applicants
40,083
Women: 54%
Men: 46%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
57%
Cost & scholarships
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In-state
$75,301
Out-of-state
$75,301
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Recommended
SAT/ACT testing policy
Required
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 59%
ACT: 51%
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,447
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
51%
Enrolled men:
49%
6-year graduation rate
96%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
98%
Student diversity
Diverse
International students
17%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 21%
Black: 9%
Hispanic: 16%
Native American: 0%
Other: 10%
White: 44%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
6:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Ivy Group
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Ivy Group
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Location
West 116 St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Campus culture
Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No