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Columbia University in the City of New York Computer Science Programs

Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, NY. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Columbia University in the City of New York Rankings

Columbia University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 52	State — New York
Overall Quality	#10 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#58 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Columbia University in the City of New York?

Contact information for Columbia University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Phone:	2128541754
Website:	www.columbia.edu/
Admissions:	www.columbia.edu/content/admissions
Financial Aid:	sfs.columbia.edu/

How Do I Get Into Columbia University?

You can apply to Columbia University online at: https://www.columbia.edu/content/admissions-offices

Columbia University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Columbia University

This is what Columbia University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Columbia University?

Columbia University maintains an acceptance rate of 4%, which means it is extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 65% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

45% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Columbia University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Columbia University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Columbia University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	26,607	1,122	4%
Women	32,507	1,226	4%

Can I Afford Columbia University in the City of New York?

The average net price after aid at Columbia University is $20,148. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$66,722
In-State Fees	$3,795
Out-of-State Tuition	$66,722
Out-of-State Fees	$3,795
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$70,517
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$70,517

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 16% of students at Columbia University receive some form of financial aid (1,500 students).

Approximately 55% of students at Columbia University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $55,902 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,980.

Student Loan Debt

14% of Columbia University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,390 per year.

Columbia University in the City of New York Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 28,443 students enrolled at Columbia University. Columbia University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,899 undergraduate students at Columbia University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia University in the City of New York undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,628
Black or African American	658
Hispanic	1,343
White	2,500
American Indian/Alaska Native	26
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	17
Two or More Races	542
Non-Resident	1,824

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Columbia University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	252
California	196
New Jersey	85
Texas	60
Massachusetts	59

Additionally, approximately 20.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Columbia University in the City of New York Graduate Student Diversity

26,168 of Columbia University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Columbia University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Columbia University in the City of New York graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3,009
Black or African American	1,177
Hispanic	1,543
White	5,390
American Indian/Alaska Native	26
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	26
Two or More Races	628
Non-Resident	12,011

Online Learning at Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

64 undergraduate students at Columbia University took at least one online class — of those, 4 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2,455 students took at least one online class and 1,495 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Columbia University in the City of New York

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Columbia University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	449	403	29	919
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	739	—	739
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	89	—	89
Information Science/Studies	14	—	—	14
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	13	—	13

Academic Programs at Columbia University in the City of New York

Columbia University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Columbia University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.