Columbia University in the City of New York admissions
New York, NY
Columbia University in the City of New York acceptance rate
4.0%
2,400 of 60,115 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Most selective. With a rate like this, Columbia University in the City of New York is a reach for nearly every applicant, whatever their record.
Key numbers
- Yield: 65% of admitted students enrolled (1,558 of 2,400).
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Common questions about Columbia University in the City of New York
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
Columbia University in the City of New York admitted 4.0% of applicants (2,400 of 60,115) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Columbia University in the City of New York?
1,558 of the 2,400 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 65%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
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