Overview

Columbia University is a University institution located in New Yrok, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 212 Hamilton Hall MC2807 1130 Amsterdam Ave
2960 Broadway
New Yrok, NY  10027
United States

Contact Phone: 212-854-1754

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
East Asian Studies
Ethnic Studies
French Studies
German Studies
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Latin American Studies
Near And Middle Eastern Studies
Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign)
Russian Studies
Slavic Studies
Spanish And Iberian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Environmental Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining And Mineral Engineering
Operations Research
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
English Literature (british And Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Italian Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Linguistics
Middle/near Eastern And Semitic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Portuguese Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics And Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies/civilization
Climate Science
Cognitive Science, General
Data Science, General
Mathematics And Computer Science
Medieval And Renaissance Studies
Nutrition Sciences
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Materials Science
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Development Economics And International Development
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

60,374

Applied

2,255

Accepted

6,668

Enrolled

Female Admissions

34,734

Females Applied

1,137

Females Accepted

3%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

24,233

Males Applied

1,064

Males Accepted

4%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

85

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 1st	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	March 1st	May 15th

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	749	730	780
SAT Math	775	770	800
ACT Composite	35	34	35

Financial Aid

66,396

Avg. Financial Aid Package

67,818

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

75,468

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,911

Avg. Loan Aid

62,017

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

96%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,668

Total Undergrad students

16%

International Students

79%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.76%
Black or African American	8.25%
White or Caucasian	28.63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.37%
Asian	21.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	7.15%
Other	1.3%

Gender

Male (49.69%)

Female (49.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	88%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Tree Lighting/Yule Log Ceremony and Varsity Show

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
Community Service , Cultural Organization , Performing Arts , Athletics and Publications

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	No	No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1B	No
Golf	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 1	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No	Division 1	No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	Division 1	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 1	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball	No	Division 1	No
Squash		Division 1	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1	No
Table Tennis			No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

3,206

Total Faculty

6:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,651

Part-time - 1,555

Male - 1,905

Female - 1,298