Columbia University in the City of New York Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
8,221

Full + Part time Students
1:6

Faculty to Student Ratio
3%

Transfer Student Ratio

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the University to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	8,221
Transfer Students	671
Programs	408 Programs
Courses	1,287 Courses
Equivalencies	559 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$61,671
Out-of-State Tuition	$61,671
Books and Supplies	$1,318

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Columbia University’s educational financing options consist of federal, state, institutional and private sources of funds that will help meet the diverse needs of the student population. Columbia recognizes the importance of choices in educational financing and hopes that the options provided will be useful in planning and managing educational expenses.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

To be eligible to enroll as a transfer student at Columbia, you must have completed, or be registered for, 24 points of credit (the equivalent of one year of full-time study) at another institution, as well as have earned a high school diploma.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Deadline for Transfer Candidates	March 1
Financial Aid Application Deadline	March 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

An official high school transcript from all high schools attended and an official college transcript from all colleges attended are required.
SAT Scores:

SAT and ACT scores are not currently required. Transfer applicants will still be expected to submit results from tests taken in past years.
Letters of Recommendation:

Two academic recommendation letters from college professors.
Application Fee:

$85 application fee or fee waiver request
Other Requirements:

The Coalition Application Transfer Report and the Coalition Application Curriculum Report are required.
Apply Here:

https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

C is the lowest grade earned for any course that may be considered for transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum number of semester credits that will be accepted for transfer is 60. You must complete 60 credits at Columbia to be eligible for a bachelor's degree.

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