Columbia University

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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 9,911 • Total: 39,113
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
550 West 120th Street
New York, NY
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 5,019 (50.6%) • Female: 4,892 (49.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,723 17.4%
Black/African American 740 7.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1,506 15.2%
White 2,857 28.8%
Two or More Races 614 6.2%
International 1,974 19.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
4.2%
2,439 admitted from 57,613 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 730-770
Math: 760-800
Total: 1490-1570
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
34-35
Application Types Offered
ED I RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$85
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
94.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
79.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
97.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
2.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$83,676
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $64,526
Room & Board
$16,800
Books & Supplies
$2,350
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $6,342
$30,001-48,000 $4,975
$48,001-75,000 $5,195
$75,001-110,000 $15,368
$110,001+ $44,695
Students Receiving Pell Grants
55%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$20,869

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (13)
Baseball Basketball Fencing Football (FCS) Golf Other Sports Rowing Soccer Squash Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women's Sports (14)
Archery Basketball Fencing Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Squash
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