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Columbia University

Columbia University
116th St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027

Official telephone: (212) 854-1754
Website: https://www.columbia.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 212 854-2522

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
Application fee: $85
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 6,007
Number of early decision applications accepted: 795 (13%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 26%
Average SAT I: 757 verbal, 779 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1510 - 1560
Average ACT: 35 English, 34 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 34 - 36
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 44%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 17%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 60,247
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,325
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 80%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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