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  • 4 Year
  • NEW YORK, NY

Columbia University Admissions

What is the acceptance rate for Columbia?

Columbia admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 4%. Students that get into Columbia have an average SAT score between 1470-1570 or an average ACT score of 34-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Columbia is January 1.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
4%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
No data available  
Total Applicants
61,110
SAT Range
1470-1570
SAT Reading
720-770
SAT Math
750-800
Students Submitting SAT
43%
ACT Range
34-35
ACT English
35-36
ACT Math
32-35
ACT Writing
8-10
Students Submitting ACT
28%

Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 1
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Early Action Deadline
No data available  
Offers Early Decision
Yes
Offers Early Action
No data available  
Application Fee
$85
Accepts Common App
Yes
Accepts Coalition App
Yes

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • High School Rank
    Recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Required
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • Recommendations
    Required
Poll
74%
of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 43 responses
Poll
90%
of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 41 responses

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