Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Columbia University's acceptance rate is 3.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 64.06%. 24,499 men and 34,973 women applied to Columbia University and 1,151 men and 1,199 women students were accepted.
1,407 applicants who has another gender applied and 54 were accepted.
Among them, 742 men and 761 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Columbia University.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 60,879 | 24,499 | 34,973 | 1,407 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,151 | 1,199 | 54 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,540 | 742 | 761 | 37 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.95% | 4.70% | 3.43% | 3.84% | - |
| Yield | 64.06% | 64.47% | 63.47% | 68.52% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 672 students (44% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 356 students (23%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Columbia University.
The median SAT score is 1,530 with 750 SAT EBRW and 780 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 780 and the 25th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 800 and 25th percentile is 760 .
The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75th percentile score of 35 and 25th percentile score of 34 at Columbia University. The median ACT math score is 34 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at Columbia University in the City of New York are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1490 | 1530 | 1580 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 730 | 750 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 780 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,540 first-year students enrolled in Columbia University. The proportion of full-time students is 97.01% and part-time students is 2.99%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.18% and women students is 49.42%. 2.40% of students has another gender.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Columbia University.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,540 | 742 | 761 | 37 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,494 | 719 | 738 | 37 | 0 |
| Part-time | 46 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Columbia University. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Columbia University in the City of New York.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $85 for undergraduate schools and $120 for graduate schools of Columbia University in the City of New York. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Columbia University.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $85 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $120 |
| Admission Information | www.columbia.edu/content/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.columbia.edu/content/admissions-offices |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |