Admission Results
Columbia University acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
Columbia University shows an observed acceptance rate of 57.7% from 694 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
57.7%
Applications
694
Accepted
310
Rank by volume
#3
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.73 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.6 - 3.95 |
| GRE average | 323 |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Business Analytics
59 outcomes - 61.3% acceptance
Journalism
45 outcomes - 97.4% acceptance
Operations Research
40 outcomes - 76.5% acceptance
Urban Planning
22 outcomes - 68.4% acceptance
Architecture
18 outcomes - 64.7% acceptance
Biostatistics
18 outcomes - 50% acceptance
Sociology
18 outcomes - 22.2% acceptance
Public Administration
17 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reject | Environmental ScienceMasters | GPA 3.93 / GRE 323 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2023 |
| Reject | LawMasters | GPA 3.94 / GRE 325 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2023 |
| Admit | CybersecurityPhD | GPA 3.99 / GRE 322 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2024 |
| Reject | Electrical EngineeringMasters | GPA 4 / GRE 322 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2025 |
| Reject | Civil EngineeringMasters | GPA 3.96 / GRE 313 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2023 |
| Reject | Software EngineeringPhD | GPA 4 / GRE 312 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Reject | Data SciencePhD | GPA 4 / GRE 324 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2025 |
| Reject | Human Resource ManagementMasters | GPA 3.98 / GRE 339 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2024 |
| Reject | CybersecurityMasters | GPA 3.51 / GRE 338 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2023 |
| Waitlist | Public HealthMasters | GPA 4 / GRE 320 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2024 |
| Reject | MarketingPhD | GPA 3.75 / GRE 314 / IELTS N/A | Spring 2026 |
| Reject | Media and CommunicationPhD | GPA 3.44 / GRE 339 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
What is the acceptance rate for Columbia University?
Columbia University has an observed acceptance rate of 57.7% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 694 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for Columbia University?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.