Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 35
Popular programs at Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science. | 357 | |
| 2 | Economics. | 327 | |
| 3 | Political Science and Government. | 225 | |
| 4 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 163 | |
| 5 | History. | 111 | |
| 6 | English Language and Literature, General. | 82 | |
| 7 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 81 | |
| 8 | Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 74 | |
| 9 | Operations Research. | 73 | |
| 10 | Biology, General. | 65 | |
| 11 | Mathematics. | 63 | |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineering. | 61 | |
| 13 | Area Studies. | 59 | |
| 14 | Applied Mathematics. | 52 | |
| 15 | Philosophy. | 52 | |
| 16 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 50 | |
| 17 | Sociology. | 50 | |
| 18 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 45 | |
| 19 | Sustainability Studies. | 44 | |
| 20 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 39 |
Showing top 20 of 57 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
Columbia University in the City of New York has an acceptance rate of 4% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Columbia University in the City of New York?
Admitted students at Columbia University in the City of New York typically score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Columbia University in the City of New York is approximately $21,590 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia University in the City of New York?
4-year graduation rate data for Columbia University in the City of New York is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.