Early Decision
Fall 2026
Columbia University
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Columbia University
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
How My Love for Writing Brought Me to Columbia University from Slovakia
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by Michelle from Slovakia 🇸🇰
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
From Montevideo to Manhattan: My Journey to Columbia University
by Delfina from Uruguay 🇺🇾
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
How I Got Into Columbia University From Guatemala With a Full Ride
by Paulina from Guatemala 🇬🇹
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
From Bahia to São Paulo and now the Big Apple: My Path to Columbia University
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by Renzo from Brazil 🇧🇷
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
From Thai High School to Columbia University Class of 2028 - My Application Experience
by Siwakorn from Thailand 🇹🇭
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
How I got into Columbia University and became a John Jay Scholar with full financial aid
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by Parizoda from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
My journey from India to Columbia University and how I paid off my student debt in 10 months
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by Soundarya from India 🇮🇳
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
How I got accepted to Columbia University with 100% scholarship
by Yonara from Peru 🇵🇪
Columbia University 🇺🇸
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US
PhD in Columbia University in New York after Bachelor in UPenn
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by n.lisenko from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateColumbia University is located in Large City of New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
730770
Math
760800
ACT
Composite
3435
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$88,713Total Cost (On Campus)
$5,366Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $68,171 |
| Books and supplies | $1,392 |
| On-campus housing | $16,800 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,350 |
| Total | $88,713 |
Rankings
#13U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#=18Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#=34QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023