Columbia University: Columbia College - Admission
Application Fee
- Regular application fee: $70
- Out-of-state application fee: $70
- Online application fee: $70
- Paper and online application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need.
Acceptance & Retention
- Percent applicants admitted: 11%
- Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 98%
Transfer Students
- Total number of transfer students who applied: 1,073
- Total number of transfer students who were admitted: 95
Early Decision & Early Action
Admission Policies and Factors
Early decision and early action plans let you apply early to colleges, but there are different rules for each plan. See Help for more information.
Plan(s) available:
- Number of early decision applications received: 1,299
- Number admitted under early decision plan: 446
- Number enrolled under early decision plan: 445
About the early decision plan:
EDs allowed to defer to subsequent year
High School Preparation
Admission requirements:
- Essay(s) required
- SAT Reasoning or ACT with writing Required
- SAT Subject Tests Required
Very important admission factors:
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Application Essay
- Recommendations
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important admission factors:
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
Considered:
- Alumni Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Racial/Ethnic Status
- Volunteer Work
Home-Schooled Students
High School diploma required, GED accepted
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| English |
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| Foreign Language |
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| History |
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| Math |
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