Ivy League
Columbia University
Admissions Data
Acceptance Rate
4.9%
SAT Total Middle 50%
1500–1577
ERW 740–777 · Math 760–800
ACT Composite Middle 50%
34–35
Interview
Not offered
GPA
74.9% of enrolled first-years had a 4.0 unweighted GPA; 20.8% had 3.75-3.99. By class rank: 94% top tenth, 99% top quarter, 100% top half.
Admissions Factors
From the Common Data Set — how each factor is weighted in the admissions process:
Deadlines & Requirements
Deadlines
Early Decision: closing Nov 1, notification Dec 15 (binding). Regular Decision: closing Jan 1, notification by Apr 1. Reply deadline: May 1 (or within 1 week if notified thereafter).
Requirements
Application fee $85 (waivable for financial need). SAT/ACT test-optional — not required for admission but considered if submitted. Essays and recommendations required.
Additional Notes
Figures reflect Columbia College/Columbia Engineering (the standard undergraduate track), not Columbia General Studies (the nontraditional/returning-student division). Data sourced from Columbia's official 2025-26 Common Data Set.
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