Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY · private nonprofit · 8,973 undergraduates
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private nonprofit university in New York, NY with highly selective admissions, admitting about 4% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
4%
SAT (middle 50%)
1510–1580
ACT (middle 50%)
34–35
Avg net price
$21,590/yr
sticker $89,472
Graduation rate
96%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
8,973
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What is Columbia University in the City of New York's acceptance rate?
Columbia University in the City of New York has an acceptance rate of about 4%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Columbia University in the City of New York?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Columbia University in the City of New York scored between 1510–1580 on the SAT (ACT 34–35).
How much does Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $21,590 per year at Columbia University in the City of New York after financial aid, versus a published cost of $89,472.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
About 96% of students at Columbia University in the City of New York graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.