Combined data for Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. Prospective students are encouraged to review our admissions instructions and our holistic review process. You can download the Class of 2023 Profile as a PDF.
First Year Applicant Overview
42,569 Total applicants
2,247 Total admits
4,461 applicants applied through Columbia’s Early Decision program
Admitted Student Statistics
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1480 and 1560 on the SAT, which is equivalent to 33 and 35 on the ACT.
Over 95% of accepted students were in the top 10% of their graduating class.
Demographic Information for the Class of 2023
1,406 First-year students
50 U.S. States represented
(by home address)
(by home address)
74 Countries represented
(by home or school address)
(by home or school address)
Domestic ethnic diversity: (US Citizens and Permanent Residents, as self-identified on the application. Total exceeds 100% because students may indicate more than one race/ethnicity.)
Category of possible first choice major:
18% of students receive Pell Grants
18% of students are the first generation in their family to attend college
Gender breakdown: 49% male
51% female
51% female
Note: Demographic information is as of July 1, 2019.
Geographic Information for the Class of 2023
Domestic Diversity
Mid-Atlantic 36%
Midwest 12%
New England 9%
South 22%
West 21%
International Diversity
16% Foreign citizens
74 Countries represented