Columbia University
New York, New York
About Columbia University
Established in 1754, Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in Upper Manhattan, New York City. The university is comprised of three undergraduate schools – Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of General Studies – as well as a number of graduate and professional schools, including the highly ranked Business School, Teachers College, Law School and College of Physicians and Surgeons.
A brief history
Columbia University was established as King's College by royal charter of George II of Great Britain and renamed Columbia College in 1784 following the American Revolutionary War.
General information
Columbia is a medium-sized, 4-year, private university. The New York City-based college is primarily a residential campus and offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
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Quick facts about Columbia
- Undergrad degree: 4 year liberal arts
- Public or Private: Private
- Setting: Urban
- Residential Status: Primarily on campus
- Number of Undergraduates: 6,298 (approx)
- Number of Freshman: 1,392 (approx)
- Acceptance Rate: 5.8%
Columbia By The Numbers
What is Columbia's QS World University Ranking?
#18
What is Columbia's US News Ranking?
#3
How many undergraduate fields of study does Columbia have?
80
What is Columbia's Student-Faculty Ratio?
6:1
What percentage of Columbia students are international students?
16%
What percentage of Columbia students live on campus?
92%
What is the median starting salary of Columbia graduates?
$60,000 USD
How many varsity sports teams are there at Columbia?
31
How hard is it to get into Columbia?
Very! Columbia’s acceptance rate is below 6%.
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