Printed from GlobalPath

Generated on 9/3/2026

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#18
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#38
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#10
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
4.0%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About Columbia University

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

New York, NY, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
4.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$71,845/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
8,973
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
6:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1553
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
740 - 780
SAT Math (25th-75th)
770 - 800
ACT (midpoint)
35
ACT (25th-75th)
34 - 35

Outcomes

Freshman retention
98%
Graduation rate (6yr)
96%
Median earnings (10yr)
$102,491

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$14782M
Avg net price (after aid)
$21,590/yr

Rankings

US News
#10
QS World
#38
Times Higher Ed
#18

Work at Columbia University? Claim this page