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    Columbia University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Columbia?

    Columbia admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 7%. Students that get into Columbia have an average SAT score between 1460-1570 or an average ACT score of 33-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Columbia is January 1.

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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    7%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    No data available  
    Total Applicants
    40,462
    SAT Range
    1460-1570
    SAT Reading
    720-770
    SAT Math
    740-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    66%
    ACT Range
    33-35
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    31-35
    ACT Writing
    8-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    46%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    No data available  
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No data available  
    Application Fee
    $85
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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