Columbia University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 4.28%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1490-1580
ACT Range: 34-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 9,751
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Generally liberal, with active student political engagement
Tuition: $71,170
Sources: Columbia University Financial Aid Office, U.S. News Best Colleges, Forbes, BigFuture (College Board)
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Location & Setting
City, State: New York, NY
Setting: Urban (Morningside Heights, Manhattan)
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 32°F (0°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 77°F (25°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 49 inches (1,245 mm)
Nearest Airport: LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — Approximately 9 miles (30-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: Columbia
Men’s Swim Team Instagram: @culionsmsd
Women’s Swim Team Instagram: @culionswsd
Twitter: Columbia
Facebook: Columbia University
LinkedIn: Columbia University
YouTube: Columbia University
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Percy Uris Natatorium
Men’s Head Coach: Jim Bolster
Women’s Head Coach: Diana Caskey
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #43
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #6 in Ivy League
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #6 in Ivy League
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U.S. News College Rankings
#13 in National Universities (tie)
#20 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Electrical / Electronic / Communications
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#8 in Psychology Programs (tie)
#70 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#312
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#6
#5
In Private Colleges
#6
In Research Universities
#4
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2023
#48
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#211
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: B+
Professors: A+
Dorms: A-
Student Life: A+
Value: A+
Campus: A
Party Scene: A
Location: A+
Campus Food: A-
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #29 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #363 of 1,332
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