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Manhattan-based Ivy with a famous Core Curriculum and global research footprint.
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Columbia University has a 3.9% acceptance rate with a middle 50% SAT range of 1480-1570 and average GPA of 4.13. Manhattan-based Ivy with a famous Core Curriculum and global research footprint. Founded 1754 in New York, NY.
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9%Most Selective |
| SAT Range (25th-75th) | 1480 - 1570 |
| Average GPA (Unweighted) | 4.13 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 8,800 |
| School Type | Private |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Founded | 1754 |
| Test Policy | Test-Optional |
| Need-Blind | Yes |
| Meets 100% Need | Yes |
Data source: IPEDS College Navigator and institutional Common Data Set (most recent available year). Data lags approximately one year.
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Review Your ProfileThe AdmitPath record lists an approximate 3.9% acceptance rate from an available Common Data Set period. It can vary by year and application round; verify the current figure with the school.
The middle 50% SAT range for Columbia is 1480-1570. Scoring above 1570 does not guarantee admission, and scoring below 1480 does not mean rejection — holistic review considers the full application.
The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Columbia is approximately 4.13. Course rigor (AP/IB/dual enrollment) matters as much as the GPA number itself.
Check Columbia's admissions website at columbia.edu/admissions for the most current information on early application options. Policies can change year to year.
The AdmitPath record marks the policy as test-optional. Policies can change each cycle, so verify the current rule on the official admissions site.
Columbia University has approximately 8,800 undergraduate students in this dataset. Verify the current enrollment with the institution.
Manhattan-based Ivy with a famous Core Curriculum and global research footprint.
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