University
New York, New York, United States
Source: Columbia College and Columbia Engineering Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Retrieved 2026-09-01
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Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Classical and Ancient Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Climate Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cognitive Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Dance
Visual and Performing Arts
Data Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Visual and Performing Arts
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Economics
Social Sciences
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Engineering
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physical Sciences
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
History
History
Industrial Engineering
Engineering
Information Science/Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
International Relations and National Security Studies
Social Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Materials Sciences
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Operations Research
Engineering
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences, Other
Physical Sciences
Physics
Physical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Professions and Related Programs
Religion/Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research and Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
English Language and Literature/Letters
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Science Technologies/Technicians
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Social Sciences, Other
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Sciences
Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Sustainability Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Visual and Performing Arts
Financial aid · 2025–2026
2025-11-15 — Early Decision financial aid application deadline. Additional financial_aid date(s) for this cycle: 2026-02-15 (Regular Decision financial aid application deadline. The How to Apply page lists "Financial aid application: Sunday, February 15, 2026.").
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearRegular decision · 2025–2026
2026-01-01 — Regular Decision application deadline. The How to Apply page lists "Regular Decision Admissions application: Thursday, January 1, 2026."
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/applyRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy.
Limit: 100 words — List question. Guidance: response should be a list of items separated by commas or semicolons; items do not have to be numbered or in any specific order; author names, subtitles or explanatory remarks are not needed. Exact 2026–2027 wording not independently verified: official Columbia question page was inaccessible when checked 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
Tell us about an aspect of your life so far or your lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia's multidimensional and collaborative environment.
Limit: 150 words — One of six short-answer questions. Exact 2026–2027 wording not independently verified: official Columbia question page was inaccessible when checked 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
At Columbia, students representing a wide range of perspectives are invited to live and learn together. In such a community, questions and debates naturally arise. Please describe a time when you did not agree with someone and discuss how you engaged with them and what you took away from the interaction.
Limit: 150 words — One of six short-answer questions. Exact 2026–2027 wording not independently verified: official Columbia question page was inaccessible when checked 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
In college/university, students are often challenged in ways that they could not anticipate. Please describe a situation in which you have navigated through adversity and discuss how you changed as a result.
Limit: 150 words — One of six short-answer questions. Exact 2026–2027 wording not independently verified: official Columbia question page was inaccessible when checked 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
List a selection of texts, resources and outlets that have contributed to your intellectual development outside of academic courses, including but not limited to books, journals, websites, podcasts, essays, plays, presentations, videos, museums and other content that you enjoy.
Limit: 100 words — List question. Guidance: response should be a list of items separated by commas or semicolons; items do not have to be numbered or in any specific order; author names, subtitles or explanatory remarks are not needed.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
Tell us about an aspect of your life so far or your lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia's multidimensional and collaborative environment.
Limit: 150 words — One of six short-answer questions.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
At Columbia, students representing a wide range of perspectives are invited to live and learn together. In such a community, questions and debates naturally arise. Please describe a time when you did not agree with someone and discuss how you engaged with them and what you took away from the interaction.
Limit: 150 words — One of six short-answer questions.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
In college/university, students are often challenged in ways that they could not anticipate. Please describe a situation in which you have navigated through adversity and discuss how you changed as a result.
Limit: 150 words — One of six short-answer questions.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.
Limit: 150 words — One of six short-answer questions.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRequired · First-year applicants to Columbia College or Columbia Engineering
What attracts you to your preferred areas of study at Columbia College or Columbia Engineering?
Limit: 150 words — One of six short-answer questions.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsCounselor recommendation · Required
One high school counselor's recommendation and school profile are required as part of the Secondary School Report. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearPersonal essay · Required
The Common App personal essay is marked required in the Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-28.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdfSupplemental essays · Required
Columbia first-year applicants must complete Columbia-specific application questions in addition to the Common Application personal essay; exact current-cycle prompts are provided in the live application.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/first-yearInterview · Not offered
"Interviews are not a part of the application process." Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearPortfolio · Optional
Supplementary materials (e.g., academic research abstract, creative portfolios in architecture/creative writing/dance/drama/film/music/visual arts, and Maker portfolios) are optional and not required for admission, except a creative portfolio is required for the Columbia-Juilliard Program. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/supplementary-materialsAudition · Not offered
"Live music auditions are not part of Columbia's admissions process, but auditions for private lessons and certain selective ensembles, troupes and various productions are held for enrolled students at the start of each academic year." Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/supplementary-materialsSecondary school report · Required
Secondary School Report: an official high school transcript from all high schools attended, one high school counselor's recommendation, and school profile. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearMidyear report · Required
The completed midyear report is required as part of the Secondary School Report. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearEnglish proficiency · Required
English language proficiency requirement applies to non-native speakers of English / international applicants; applicants should review the English proficiency requirements. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearCSS Profile · Required
CSS Profile required to determine eligibility for institutional aid (the Columbia University Grant) for both domestic and international students applying for financial aid. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/affordability/applyFAFSA · Required
FAFSA required for domestic students applying for financial aid to determine eligibility for federal and state aid. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/affordability/applyApplication fee · Required
Value: 85
"An $85 nonrefundable fee is required as part of an application to Columbia University." Paid online via electronic check or credit card; due at the time of application submission.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/application-feesFee waiver · Optional
Automatic fee waiver may be requested through the admission application if paying the fee is a significant financial burden. Sample eligibility includes annual household income below $66,000 USD, ACT/SAT fee-waiver eligibility, Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch eligibility, and veterans/active-duty military, among others.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/application-feesTeacher evaluations · Required
Value: 2
"Columbia requires two teacher recommendations. These recommendations must come from teachers who taught you in academic disciplines. For applicants to Columbia Engineering, one of the teacher recommendations must come from a math or science teacher."
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearCounselor recommendation · Required
One high school counselor's recommendation and school profile are required as part of the Secondary School Report.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearPersonal essay · Required
Personal essay submitted through the Coalition Application or the Common Application.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearSupplemental essays · Required
Columbia-specific questions (writing supplement): one 100-word list question and five 150-word short-answer questions.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsInterview · Not offered
"Interviews are not a part of the application process."
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearPortfolio · Optional
Supplementary materials (e.g., academic research abstract, creative portfolios in architecture/creative writing/dance/drama/film/music/visual arts, and Maker portfolios) are optional and not required for admission, except a creative portfolio is required for the Columbia-Juilliard Program.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/supplementary-materialsAudition · Not offered
"Live music auditions are not part of Columbia's admissions process, but auditions for private lessons and certain selective ensembles, troupes and various productions are held for enrolled students at the start of each academic year."
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/supplementary-materialsSecondary school report · Required
Secondary School Report: an official high school transcript from all high schools attended, one high school counselor's recommendation, and school profile.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearMidyear report · Required
The completed midyear report is required as part of the Secondary School Report.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearEnglish proficiency · Required
English language proficiency requirement applies to non-native speakers of English / international applicants; applicants should review the English proficiency requirements.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearCSS Profile · Required
CSS Profile required to determine eligibility for institutional aid (the Columbia University Grant) for both domestic and international students applying for financial aid.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/affordability/applyFAFSA · Required
FAFSA required for domestic students applying for financial aid to determine eligibility for federal and state aid.
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/affordability/applyOfficial source · supports majors
Retrieved 2026-09-02 — Official Columbia College/Engineering majors list; retrieved 2026-09-02
Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid · supports deadlines:2026–2027
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdfRetrieved 2026-08-20 — Common App member-reported first-year deadlines; grid updated 2026-08-14.
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/testingRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports essay_prompts
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/columbia-questionsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/supplementary-materialsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/affordability/applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/process/application-feesRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://www.college.columbia.edu/about/historyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports admissions_url
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports financial_aid_url
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/affordabilityRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/firstyearRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190150Retrieved 2026-06-10
