What is the Columbia University acceptance rate for 2026?

CollegesRef lists a published admit rate of 4% for Columbia University in the City of New York, sourced from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard reporting.

How much is Columbia University tuition?

Out-of-state tuition is listed at $68,067 before aid on CollegesRef. See the financial tab for net price and NPC calculator links.

What is the graduation rate at Columbia University?

The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 97% for Columbia University in the City of New York.

What colleges are similar to Columbia University?

Use CollegesRef's "Colleges like Columbia University" page for explainable similarity scores and admissions overlap.

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Columbia University in the City of New York — Rankings

Rankings and recognition

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Carnegie classification

A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity

Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.

Athletics

NCAA Division I

NCAA division where available from verified imports.

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Columbia University in the City of New York — CollegesRef college guide

Students researching Columbia University acceptance rate (2026) use CollegesRef to compare verified admissions, cost, and outcome data for Columbia University in the City of New York. Location: New York, NY. Columbia University in the City of New York: acceptance rate 4%, tuition $68,067, grad rate 97%. Verified IPEDS & College Scorecard data — editorial review separate from facts.

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