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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
School Colors
Blue and white
School Mascot
Roaree the Lion
Men Playing Varsity Sports
354 - 10 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
298 - 5 %
College Prowler Take
Some students are surprised to learn that Columbia has sports teams at all. Athletics are not a priority on campus, except for those who participate in them. Columbia is known for its academics not its athletics, and many
non-athletes (that is, most Columbians) rip on campus athletics any chance they can get. If you asked an engineering student if he went to last week’s football game, he would likely look at you as if you were deranged. Perhaps if Baker Field were not 100 blocks north of Columbia’s main campus, students would be more inclined to support Columbia’s athletes. There are plenty of sporting opportunities available to those wishing to participate or watch, including many club teams and a dedicated Intramurals program offering everything from flag football to floor hockey. When the weather is good, it’s likely to see people participating in all sorts of athletics on the lawns in front of Butler Library. For those in need of a nature fix, Central Park and Riverside Park are both nearby. Those interested in athletics should check out the Spectator (Columbia’s primary student newspaper) to learn more about our Lions. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
ColWA says: Columbia University 2016 Engineering  |
People do not come to Columbia for...
People do not come to Columbia for varsity sports. Dodge Gym is pretty nice with a great facility, and IM and club sports do thrive as those niches do.
Athletics: March 22, 2009
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ColRV says: Columbia University 2016 Other |
Varsity sports are poorly...
Varsity sports are poorly attended, but I highly recommend them. Games are always fun events.
Athletics: March 12, 2009
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ColCS says: Columbia University 2016 Computer and Information Sciences |
As a cheerleader, I think our...
As a cheerleader, I think our sports are really good. There are tons of intramural sports, and everyone here is really active.
Athletics: February 24, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Many people are surprised to learn...
Many people are surprised to learn that Columbia even has football, basketball, baseball, and soccer teams. They are there for those who enjoy watching and competing in collegiate sports, but not many people attend these events. This is due in part to the fact that the fields and stadiums are nowhere near campus, and the activities are not widely publicized. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s embarrassing, but they try so...
It’s embarrassing, but they try so hard. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor)
- Track and field (outdoor)
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Archery
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field (indoor)
- Track and field (outdoor)
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Kickball
- Racquetball
- Soccer (indoor and outdoor)
- Softball
- Squash
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Aikido
- Archery
- Badminton
- Ballroom dance
- Bowling
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)
- Capoeira
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Equestrian
- Figure skating
- Goju Ryu
- Hiking
- Ice hockey (men's and women's)
- Kayaking
- Kendo
- Lacrosse (men's)
- Moy Yee Kung Fu
- Racquetball
- Roadrunners
- Rock climbing
- Rugby (men's and women's)
- Sailing
- Shotokan karate
- Ski racing
- Squash (men's and women's)
- Swing dance
- Table tennis
- Tae Kwon Do
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
- Volleyball (men's and women's)
Gyms and Facilities
- Levien Gymnasium - The gym is huge, filled with bleachers and offers a great place to play basketball when varsity teams aren’t in there practicing.
- Marcellus Hartley Dodge Fitness Center - The fitness center offers an indoor track, a wide array of cardio and weight machines, aerobics rooms where yoga and dance classes are held and locker rooms with showers and saunas.
- Uris Pool - The pool is huge, and everybody uses it, especially seniors when they have to take the swim test in order to graduate.
Athletic Fields
Baker Field on 216th street (100 blocks north of Columbia, northern tip of Manhattan)
Getting Tickets
Tickets are free and do not have to be ordered in advance—getting in is as easy as swiping your Columbia ID card
Most Popular Sports
The football and basketball teams are most discussed.
Most Overlooked Teams
Men's and women’s golf should be given credit—they are Ivy League champions who have to travel considerable distances to practice and compete. After all, Columbia is in Manhattan!
Best Place to Take a Walk
Riverside Park along the Hudson and Central Park
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