Columbia University
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Columbia University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Oct 15, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, Columbia University says 60,247 first-year students applied and 2,325 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 3.9%. 1,483 admitted students enrolled (64% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1510–1560 and ACT of 34–36. Early decision: 795 of 6,007 applicants admitted (13%).
How the class gets assembled.
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 6,007 | 795 | 13% | 795 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 54,240 | 1,530 | 3% | 688 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Application fee: $85.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
General Information
3 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
4 TABLES| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 251 | 1077 | 1879 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 237 | 1110 | 1381 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 92 | 535 | 674 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 383 | 1743 | 2576 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 4 | 22 | 23 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 390 | 1429 | 1681 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 4 | 14 | 17 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 96 | 468 | 562 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 26 | 199 | 371 |
| Total | 1483 | 6597 | 9164 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | Not reported |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | 10646 |
| Post-master's certificates | 1183 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 625 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 966 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 256 | 42 | 1125 | 1423 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 256 | 42 | 1125 | 1423 |
| Completed in less than four years | 209 | 33 | 940 | 1182 |
| Completed in less than five years | 24 | 7 | 129 | 160 |
| Completed in less than six years | 7 | 1 | 20 | 28 |
| Total completers | 240 | 41 | 1089 | 1370 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 94% | 98% | 97% | 96% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 231 | 42 | 1125 | 1398 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Final cohort | 231 | 42 | 1117 | 1390 |
| Completed in less than four years | 179 | 35 | 902 | 1116 |
| Completed in less than five years | 31 | 1 | 141 | 173 |
| Completed in less than six years | 8 | 1 | 26 | 35 |
| Total completers | 218 | 37 | 1069 | 1324 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 94% | 88% | 96% | 95% |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 98% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLES| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 26575 | 32668 | 1004 | Not reported | 60,247 |
| Admitted | 1082 | 1191 | 52 | Not reported | 2,325 |
| Enrolled full-time | 688 | 767 | 28 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1,483 |
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | Yes | — | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | Yes | — | — | — |
| Interview | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Extracurricular activities | Yes | — | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | Yes | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 44 | 653 |
| ACT | 17 | 257 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1510 | 1540 | 1560 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| SAT math | 770 | 790 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT math | 33 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
3 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2259 | 1801 | Not reported | 4180 |
| Admitted | 221 | 140 | Not reported | 375 |
| Enrolled | 182 | 103 | Not reported | 298 |
Student Life
2 TABLESAnnual Expenses
4 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 70170 | 70170 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 4010 | 3280 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | 18680 | 20322 |
| Housing only, on-campus | 11900 | 13222 |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | 6780 | 7100 |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | Residents | Commuters living at home | Commuters not living at home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and supplies | 1282 | 1282 | 1282 |
| Food only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food and housing total | Not reported | Not reported | 20322 |
| Transportation | 1044 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other expenses | 1804 | 1804 | 1804 |
Financial Aid
8 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Applied for need-based aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Determined to have financial need | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded any aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Need fully met | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average percentage of need met | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average financial aid package | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 76553 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 1707 | 1557 | 3264 |
| Members of minority groups | 534 | 445 | 979 |
| Females | 687 | 680 | 1367 |
| Males | 1016 | 876 | 1892 |
| Nonresidents | 145 | 45 | 190 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 1629 | 830 | 2459 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 28 | 546 | 574 |
| Bachelor's degree | 47 | 173 | 220 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 488 | 928 | 1416 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 415 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 760 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 400 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 101 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 84 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 178 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 103 | Not reported |
| Total | 2041 | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
1 TABLE| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 0.50% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 0.45% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 3.47% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 16.75% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 13.60% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 3.29% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 5.13% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 7.52% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 7.16% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.12% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4.68% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 4.32% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 20.26% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 5.18% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 3.47% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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general-studies
How the class gets assembled.
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 516 | 153 | 30% | 75 | School-reported totals. |
Application fee: $80.
This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
The numbers, as published
General Information
2 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
4 TABLES| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 27 | 693 | 1879 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4 | 271 | 1381 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 0 | 139 | 674 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 34 | 832 | 2576 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | 1 | 23 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 2 | 250 | 1681 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 4 | 93 | 562 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 4 | 94 | 371 |
| Total | 75 | 2376 | 9164 |
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | Not reported |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | 10646 |
| Post-master's certificates | 1183 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 625 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 966 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 6 | 1 | 106 | 113 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 6 | 1 | 105 | 112 |
| Completed in less than four years | 2 | 1 | 60 | 63 |
| Completed in less than five years | 1 | 0 | 39 | 40 |
| Completed in less than six years | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Total completers | 4 | 1 | 101 | 106 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 67% | 100% | 96% | 95% |
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 10 | 1 | 87 | 98 |
| Did not persist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final cohort | 10 | 1 | 87 | 98 |
| Completed in less than four years | 5 | 1 | 67 | 73 |
| Completed in less than five years | 1 | 0 | 10 | 11 |
| Completed in less than six years | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Total completers | 6 | 1 | 82 | 89 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 60% | 100% | 94% | 91% |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 98% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
4 TABLES| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 273 | 236 | 7 | Not reported | 516 |
| Admitted | 82 | 70 | 1 | Not reported | 153 |
| Enrolled full-time | 24 | 12 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 16 | 23 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 75 |
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | Yes | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | Yes | — | — | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | Yes | — | — |
| Interview | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Extracurricular activities | — | Yes | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | Yes | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | Yes | — | — | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | Yes | — | — | — |
| Level of applicant interest | Yes | — | — | — |
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 17 | 13 |
| ACT | 8 | 6 |
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1460 | 1510 | 1530 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 710 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT math | 750 | 770 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 34 | 34 |
| ACT math | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT English | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
4 TABLES| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 703 | 587 | Not reported | 1330 |
| Admitted | 369 | 306 | Not reported | 697 |
| Enrolled | 219 | 180 | Not reported | 410 |
Student Life
2 TABLESAnnual Expenses
3 TABLES| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 68280 | 68280 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 555 | 555 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Financial Aid
9 TABLES| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 10 | Not reported | 52 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 5954 | Not reported | 8009 |
| Athletic grant recipients | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Average athletic grant | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 36 | Not reported | 588 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 18 | Not reported | 313 |
| Determined to have financial need | 8 | Not reported | 245 |
| Awarded any aid | 8 | Not reported | 243 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 8 | Not reported | 241 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 4 | Not reported | 134 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 1 | Not reported | 34 |
| Need fully met | 1 | Not reported | 37 |
| Average percentage of need met | 73 | Not reported | 69 |
| Average financial aid package | 46800 | Not reported | 36848 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 43584 | Not reported | 31747 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 5375 | Not reported | 7160 |
| Average need-based loan | 3833 | Not reported | 5036 |
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLES| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 1707 | 1557 | 3264 |
| Members of minority groups | 534 | 445 | 979 |
| Females | 687 | 680 | 1367 |
| Males | 1016 | 876 | 1892 |
| Nonresidents | 145 | 45 | 190 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 1629 | 830 | 2459 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 28 | 546 | 574 |
| Bachelor's degree | 47 | 173 | 220 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | 488 | 928 | 1416 |
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 415 | Not reported |
| 10-19 students | 760 | Not reported |
| 20-29 students | 400 | Not reported |
| 30-39 students | 101 | Not reported |
| 40-49 students | 84 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 178 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | 103 | Not reported |
| Total | 2041 | Not reported |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
2 TABLES| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 0.14% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | 1.14% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.00% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 12.98% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 3.71% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 6.42% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | 100% | Not reported | 0.29% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 4.28% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 4.71% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 3.57% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 1.57% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 8.13% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 32.38% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 6.42% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 6.42% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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