Applying to Columbia University

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Columbia University in the City of New York is 4.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 63.14%. 23,972 men and 32,452 women applied to Columbia University and 1,174 men and 1,210 women students were accepted.

Among them, 747 men and 762 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Columbia University.

In 2024, 598 students (40% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 322 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Columbia University.

The median SAT score is 1,540 with 760 SAT EBRW and 780 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 760 .

The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th 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: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,540 first-year students enrolled in Columbia University. The proportion of full-time students is 97.40% and part-time students is 2.60%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Columbia University.

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 .

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.