New York, NY

    How to get into Columbia University

    TL;DR: Columbia University is a strong fit to research if you care about economics, computer science, political science and want a clearer picture of the admissions context before you apply.

    Acceptance rate

    0.04%

    Campus setting

    Urban

    Undergraduate enrollment

    8,900

    Tuition

    $63,530

    What should students know about Columbia University?

    Columbia puts you in the middle of New York City — the internship, networking, and cultural capital is unmatched. The Core Curriculum means every Columbia student shares an intellectual foundation in Western thought. Strong Hungarian alumni community in NYC finance.

    Strong programs

    Economics, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Journalism

    Notable facts

    • • Located in New York City
    • • Core Curriculum — everyone reads the same great books
    • • Best location for finance and media internships
    • • Strong Central European studies program

    What deadlines matter for Columbia University?

    early decision: November 1

    regular decision: January 1

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