Columbia University

September 17, 2022

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Columbia University is one of the world’s most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the University to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

www.columbia.edu

Columbia University Admissions Requirements

Common Application

Coalition Application or Universal College Application

Application Deadline: 1st January.

Application Fee: $105

Acceptance Rate: 6%
Admission Interview: Recommended
Required Standardized Tests: Either SAT or ACT
SAT 1300 / ACT Composite (29)
SAT/ACT Score Deadline: February 1st
Scores from either the GRE or the GMAT
GRE 323/ GMAT 732/ GRE quantitative 163/ GRE verbal 160

Language Requirements for Columbia University

TOFEL IBT/ PBT: PBT- 600, IBT-100, with 25+ in each and 28+ in Speaking

IELTS: An overall score of 7.5 is mandatory.

Average Academic Score: Percentage – 90%, GPA – 3.8 out of 4.0

IB: 40

Requirements may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements.

Ten Most Popular Majors at Columbia University

Social Sciences
Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
English Language and Literature/Letters
Mathematics and Statistics
History
Visual and Performing Arts
Foreign Languages, Literature, and Linguistics
Psychology