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Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Columbia is centrally located with easy access to all that New York City has to offer, from the Statue of Liberty (pictured) to Times Square to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and much more.

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Columbia Visits You

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions travels extensively to introduce Columbia University to prospective students. See if we will be in your area soon.

Plan Your Visit

The Columbia University Visitors Center offers information sessions and campus tours for prospective students and families. Prospective students and families visiting Columbia’s campus can also use our mobile-friendly virtual tour as a supplement to self-guided tours.

Art of Engineering for First-Year Students

Learn about the five pillars of the Art of Engineering course for first-year Columbia Engineering students.

"A Doubled Magic" Television Spot

Aired during televised Columbia Lions football games, this video is based on the words of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Herman Wouk (CC '34).

Alumni Featured in Forbes "30 Under 30"

Several Columbians earned the distinction of being named to the 2017 Forbes Magazine "30 Under 30," highlighting their achievements in medicine, policy, game design and law.

Columbia Athlete Reflects on Gold Medal Experience

Emily Surloff ’19CC, a member of the Columbia University Women’s Basketball team, participated in the Maccabiah games this summer in Israel and reflects on her experiences and what it is like to win gold.

Lina Puerta's Miller Theatre Commission

Colombian-American artist Lina Puerta shares a piece from her "Botánico Series" as the latest installation in Miller Theatre’s lobby.

Applicants May Now Self-Report ACT and SAT Test Scores

In an effort to make our application process more accessible and affordable, Columbia will accept self-reported test scores for the ACT and the SAT.

Combined Plan Admissions Update for Fall 2019

We are nearing the end of our Combined Plan admissions application review and plan to post all decisions online on Thursday, April 18, after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Transfer Admissions Update for Fall 2019

We are nearing the end of our transfer admissions application review and plan to post all decisions online on Wednesday, May 8, after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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of Columbia students receive Pell Grant funds.

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