Columbia University in the City of New York

(New York, NY)

Columbia University in the City of New York lies at the crossroads of the world. Our exhilarating intellectual reach comprises pioneering work in the sciences, creative visionaries in the arts, standard-setting work in the humanities, mindbending innovations in engineering.

Every Columbia undergraduate - 4,100 in Columbia College and 1,400 in Columbia Engineering - studies the world's major texts in our remarkable Core Curriculum. Our students choose from nearly 100 areas of study and take advantage of hundreds of extracurricular, research, internship and study abroad opportunities, every one enriched by the social and cultural vibrancy of New York.

Ivy League education on a human scale.

Admissions

11%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.65

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2050–2320 SAT Total
680–770 SAT Reading
680–780 SAT Math
690–770 SAT Writing

29–34 ACT Composite
28–34 ACT English
29–34 ACT Math
8–10 ACT Writing

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$54,294
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $41,316
Out-of-State Tuition: $41,316
Room and Board: $11,678
Books & Supplies: $1,300

Will I Like It

7,904
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
49% Women

Famous Alumni

Trent Dimas - Olympic Gymnast

Gerard W. Ford - Founder of the Ford Modeling Agency

Jane Jacobs - Urban Theorist

Mary McFadden - Fashion Designer

Rachel Nichols - Actress and Model

Barack Hussein Obama - American President

Amanda Peet - Actress

Ted Rall - Syndicated Cartoonist

Robert A. M. Stern - Architect

Kristi Zea - Production Designer and Producer

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Animal Sciences, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, International Relations, Library Science, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Block & Bridle Club, Dancing, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

116 St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027

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