Student-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Full-Time Student Population
20,476
Part-Time Student Population
3,712
Full-Time Instructional Faculty
1,480
Part-Time Instructional Faculty
1,257
Faculty with Terminal Degree
100%
Average Faculty Salary
$133,945
Full-Time Retention Rate
96%
Part-Time Retention Rate
79%
Programs/Majors Offered
173
Academic/Career Counseling?
Yes
Class Sizes
- Fewer than 20 students: 77%
- 20 to 49 students: 15%
- 50 or more students: 8%
Instructional Programs
Occupational:
NoAcademic:
YesContinuing Professional:
YesRecreational/Avocational:
NoAdult Basic Remedial:
NoSecondary (High School):
NoSpecial Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits:
YesDual Credit:
NoLife Experience Credits:
NoUndergraduate Schools/Divisions
- Columbia College
- The Fu Foundation School for Engineering and Applied Sciences
- School of General Studies
- School of Nursing
- School of the Arts
Degrees Awarded
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctorate - Professional practice
- Doctorate - Research/scholarship
- Master's degree
- Post-bachelor's certificate
- Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
- Business Administration and Management: 6%
- International Relations and National Security Studies: 2%
- Law: 2%
- Social Work: 2%
Graduation Requirements
- Arts/fine arts
- Foreign languages
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- Social science
Special Study Options
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Other Academic Offerings
- Accelerated program
- Cooperative education program
- Cross-registration
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Exchange student program
- Independent study
- Internships
- Liberal arts/career combination
- Student-designed major
Best Places to Study
- Avery Library
- Hungarian Pastry Shop, at a corner table
- Lerner Hall, in a comfy chair
- Sixth floor of Butler Library
Tips to Succeed
- Be who you are, and trust that you will find people that you like and who like you. It won't happen overnight, but it will happen-there are all kinds of people at Columbia.
- Don't be afraid to march into any administrator's office if you need help or guidance. Nobody will ask you if you're doing OK, but they will stand up and listen if you shout that you need help, whether it's with academics, your personal health, your roommate, or your mother.
- Explore. The more adventurous you are at Columbia and New York, the more little and big gems you'll discover. The city contains lots of thrills and charms, all waiting to be stumbled upon by you.
- Time management and stress reduction are key, especially at a university as rigorous as Columbia. As inevitable as procrastination is, learning to start early on assignments is crucial in order to avoid panic as deadlines approach. Additionally, managing time leads to reduction of stress, which can affect your mental, emotional, and physical health. It is always important to remember that you are more than just a GPA, and that your well-being should always come first.
Did You Know?
- Bring your swim shoes because Columbia University requires all of its undergrads to pass a swim test in order to graduate. The test consists of swimming three lengths of the pool without stopping. It is the bane of all seniors trying to fulfill every last requirement.
- Columbia offers a wide range of classes to satisfy the PE two-class requirement, from scuba diving to skiing.