Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application or The Common Application. none is required for all applications, although none is also recommended. Undergraduates can expect a fee of $85 and graduates, $120.

Students who apply for early action are obligated to accept the offer of admission (though release is possible for financial reasons). These applications are due by November 1^st, with decisions made by mid-December. Regular applications are due on January 1^st with responses in late March.

Every application received by the university is carefully reviewed by a committee. Members look for academic records, an SAT combined score of 1,500 - 1,570 (or ACT Composite score of 34 - 36), extracurricular activities, achievements, and personal background. No student will be admitted without discussion. Every year 61,000 applications are received, with an acceptance rate of 4. 64% or 1,540 will go on to select Columbia University as their home and school of choice for the next four years.