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Athletics

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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conferences Football: Ivy Group
Basketball: Ivy Group
School Colors Blue and white
School Nickname Roaree the Lion
Men Playing Varsity Sports 366 - 11%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 302 - 9%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Athletics at Columbia University

jenxu88

'15

English

2.7
C+

Sports? Columbia?

We recruit plenty of people, but clearly our sports aren't what attract people to this school... I hear that our fencing team isn't too shabby though, along with our basketball teams.

Nov 15, 2011

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Athletics at Columbia University

seulgey

'03

Philosophy

2.7
C+

What Athletics

The main field is far off-campus. It's hard to generate school spirit for games.

May 23, 2011

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rchawla13

'13

Health Care

4.2
A-

Great

The athletics department at Columbia is great and it offers all types of clubs and student athletics. The team spirit is great here and everyone seems to get involved in a different club. There is alot of diversity here.

Apr 05, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Other sports
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Archery
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • 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)
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • 1929 & Gould-Remmer Boathouses
  • Baker
  • Dick Savitt Tennis Center
  • Lawrence A. Wien Stadium
  • Levien Gymnasium
  • Marcellus Hartley Dodge Fitness Center
  • Uris Pool

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!

School Spirit

Students are often very proud of going to such a well-respected university, but you won’t hear anyone screaming “Go Fighting Lions” on game day. It’s an intellectual spirit, not necessarily an athletic one.

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

Best Place to Take a Walk

Riverside Park along the Hudson and Central Park

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