Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application or The Common Application. none is required for all applications, although none is also recommended. Undergraduates can expect a fee of $85 and graduates, $120.

Students who apply for early action are obligated to accept the offer of admission (though release is possible for financial reasons). These applications are due by November 1st, with decisions made by mid-December. Regular applications are due on January 1st with responses in late March.

Every application received by the university is carefully reviewed by a committee. Members look for academic records, an SAT combined score of 1,500 - 1,560 (or ACT Composite score of 34 - 35), extracurricular activities, achievements, and personal background. No student will be admitted without discussion. Every year 58,000 applications are received, with an acceptance rate of 4. 63% or 1,580 will go on to select Columbia University as their home and school of choice for the next four years.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2023 Admissions Cycle
Applications
57,613
Male 23,972
Female 32,452

 

Acceptance
2,496
Male 1,198
Female 1,298

 

Enrollment Total
1,583
Male 766
Female 817


Acceptance Rate
4.3%
Male
5%
Female
4%

 

Yield
63.4%
Male
63.9%
Female
62.9%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$85


Graduate

$120



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits


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