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🇺🇸 USA · New York

Columbia University

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  • Urban
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Reported admit rate
4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹67,48,544Out-of-state
Students
8,973Undergraduates

Admissions planning estimate

4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 0.5%–14%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 4.23%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 4.2% (2,439/57,613; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

4 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 57,613
Offered a place 2,439
Enrolled 1,540

63.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1510-1580
4001600
ACT composite34-35
136

What a year costs

₹85,35,131 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹67,48,544
  • Housing₹16,51,324
  • Books & supplies₹1,35,262
Sticker price ₹85,35,131
After aid (average) ₹20,27,992

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹67,48,544
Out-of-state ₹67,48,544

Outcomes and support

98%
Retention
96.1%
Graduation

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 28.7%
Asian 18.7%
Hispanic 15.4%
African American 7.5%
Multiracial 6.3%
Unknown 3.3%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision II 15 Nov 2026 In 3 days
  3. Regular decision 1 Jan 2027 In 50 days
  4. Financial aid 15 Feb 2027 In 95 days
  5. Decisions out 31 Mar 2027 In 139 days

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Climate Sciencebachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Mechanicsbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Materials Sciencesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Operations Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Physical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Science Technologies/Technicians, Otherbachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate3.99%
Total Applicants57613
Admitted Applicants2439
Enrolled Applicants1540
Application Fee₹7,984

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Early Decision II Date2026-11-15
Regular Decision Date2027-01-01
Financial Aid Date2027-02-15
Decision Notification Date2027-03-31

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1510
SAT Composite 75th %1580
ACT Composite 25th %34
ACT Composite 75th %35

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹67,48,544
Out-of-State Tuition₹67,48,544
Average Housing Cost₹16,51,324
Books & Supplies₹1,35,262
Average Net Price₹20,27,992

Student Body Diversity

African American7.51%
Asian18.71%
Hispanic15.39%
White28.7%
Multiracial6.25%
Native American0.26%
Pacific Islander0.19%
International19.73%
Unknown Race3.27%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Graduation Rate96.1%
Retention Rate98%
Total Undergraduates8973

Contact

Street AddressWest 116 St and Broadway
ZIP Code10027
Phone2128541754
Websitehttps://www.columbia.edu
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