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Columbia University

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Columbia at a Glance

Main Campus

Location:
New York, NY
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$41,316
Out-of-State Tuition:
$41,316
Room & Board:
$10,570
Full-Time Undergrads:
6,673
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,020
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.columbia.edu
Admissions Website:
www.columbia.edu/prospective_students
Financial Aid Website:
www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/finaid
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
10 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
2050–2320
Average ACT Scores:
31–34

Best Things

  • The Core Curriculum
  • A campus in the heart of New York City
  • Diversity of student body and opinion
  • Access to smart professors and curious peers
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • The sometimes sluggish bureaucracy
  • Cost of education and cost of living
  • The eternal dilemma - studying or doing something cool and interesting in NYC
  • Cramped housing
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration and Management
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $40K+, Student Body: 5000-10000, New York, Large city, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Most students absolutely love Columbia. They discovered the school that filled their academic, social, and professional needs. Since Columbia is so selective, most people who attend are thrilled to be here and would never wish to be anywhere else.

Columbia has the potential to give any student what they are looking for—be it prestige, socialization, culture, or a degree from one of the finest schools in the world. The city is not for the weak-hearted. Those who need hand-holding may not find that kind of support here, but then again, they might, if they look in the right place. It takes time to find and access the things you want and need (and often students discover fulfillment in things they never thought they’d like before like exploring the city late at night or finding joy in Medieval Italian Literature), but if you’re willing to work a little bit and leave a little up to chance, you may get more out of college than most of your high school friends who went to smaller, less diverse schools with fewer opportunities. Sure, there are some disappointments, but on the whole, there is no place like Columbia in the city of New York—a place where you can not only get an Ivy League education, but also enjoy everything that the most exciting city in the world has to offer.

Columbia Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Columbia University

sapphire1223

Urban Studies and Affairs '15

5.0
A+

Not for Everyone, but Perfect for Many!

Obviously, this school is in the best city on Earth. If I could do it over again, I would pick to go to Columbia over and over, no lie. It has a great location; nestled between two parks in upper Manhattan. The students here are diverse, and don't fit that stereotype of the "Ivy-Leaguer". The financial aid here is amazing, as well. Columbia also has something for everyone; whatever you want to study, work, or play, they have it. Promise. It's also pretty small compared to the other ivies, and that contributes to the community feel and close-knittedness of the campus. I love it here, and while it's not for everybody, Columbia is a great choice for the independent student who loves the bustle of city life.

Mar 20, 2012

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Overall Experience at Columbia University

isabelwhatx

Physics '15

5.0
A+

It's Nothing Like You've Ever Experienced

This place is a surge of energy. You will be exposed to more things here in a week than you have in your entire life. You will meet incredible people and do incredible things and have an incredible time. You will find yourself here. Your life will never be the same.

Mar 19, 2012

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Overall Experience at Columbia University

orion3

Economics '15

4.6
A

Faculty is Great

So far, my experience has been very positive. The professors are the best part of the school, though some can be extremely arrogant. The negative side to the education is the cost. Tuition is far too expensive for my family.

Mar 12, 2012

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