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Overview: Columbia University
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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City and State: New York, NY
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Public or Private: Private
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,398
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School Colors: Blue and White
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School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Semester
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Graduation Rate: 96%
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Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 6
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Average Class Size: Approximately 20
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School URL: http://www.columbia.edu/
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School Calendar URL: http://www.college.columbia.edu/students/academics/calendar.php
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University President: Lee Bollinger
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $71,690
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Main Phone: (212) 854 - 1754
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Urban, Rural, Suburban: Urban
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Notable Alumni: Theodore Roosevelt (US President), Barack Obama (US Senator), Julia Stiles (Actor)
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Date Founded: 1794
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Notable Faculty: Jeffrey Sachs, Joseph Stiglitz
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School Address:
Columbia University
2960 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
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African-American Percentage:13.5%
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Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 26%
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American Indian Percentage: 2.8%
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Caucasian Percentage: 39.4%
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Hispanic Percentage: 13.8%
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Unreported Percentage: 4.4%
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CLIMATE
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Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (36, 23)
Feb (40, 24)
Mar (48, 32)
Apr (58, 42)
May (68, 53)
Jun (77, 63)
Jul (83, 68)
Aug (81, 66)
Sep (74, 58)
Oct (63, 47)
Nov (52, 38)
Dec (42, 28)
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General Weather Description:
New York City has four distinct seasons. The autumn is generally pleasant with cool days and colder nights. The winter is very cold but "radiational cooling" tends to keep the city warmer at the begining of a prolonged cold spell and colder towards the end. It's location as a harbor city means humidity and a "bite" to the air. The spring is pleasant although unpredictable. Warm days and cold or even snowy days can be interspersed. The summer is warm with occasional brief "heat waves" of uncomfortably hot and humid weather.
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Average Annual Snowfall: 25 - 35 Inches
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FINANCIAL AID
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Endowment Size and Rank: $7.1 Billion 6th Largest
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Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 49.2%
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Average Financial Aid Award: $49,348
Columbia has decided to replace all loans for students receiving financial aid with University grants. The school has waived tuition, boarding, and all mandatory fees for families with annual income of less than $60,000.
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Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $71,690
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GEOGRAPHY
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Nearest Large City: New York, NY
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: 4.1 Miles
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Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: 11 Minutes
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Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 7.8 Miles and 16 Minutes
Uber fare estimate: $31-$58
Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 18.3 Miles and 29 Minutes
Uber fare estimate: $55-$109
Newark/Liberty Airport (EWR) 21.4 Miles and 36 Minutes
Uber fare estimate: $52-$85
It is important to note that New York City traffic is erratic. These driving times could double or triple during rush hour or traffic congestion.
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Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 7.8 Miles and 16 Minutes
Uber fare estimate: $31-$58
Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 18.3 Miles and 29 Minutes
Uber fare estimate: $55-$109
Newark/Liberty Airport (EWR) 21.4 Miles and 36 Minutes
Uber fare estimate: $52-$85
It is important to note that New York City traffic is erratic. These driving times could double or triple during rush hour or traffic congestion.
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Urban, rural, suburban: Urban
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STUDENT LIFE
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Is Greek Life Available? Yes
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Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life: Male - 8% and Female - 10%
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year? No
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Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
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Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? Yes
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Graduation Rate: 94%
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Student Newspaper URL: http://www.columbiaspectator.com/
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Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 52% to Female 48%
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International Student Percentage: 14%
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Student Percentage Attending Graduate School:
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Minimum Drinking Age: 21
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WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
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SAFETY
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Federal Office of Crime Statistics URL:
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Student Safety Escort Available? Yes
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Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
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Campus Security Cell Phone Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Email Alert? Yes
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Campus Security Contact: (212) 854 - 2797
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ACADEMICS
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Most Common Majors: Engineering, Economics, English
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ATHLETICS
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NCAA Division: Division 1
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School Colors: Blue and White
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Mascot: Lions
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Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
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Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
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League Affiliation: Ivy League
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Director of Athletics: Peter Pilling
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Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Columbia Athletics
3030 Broadway
Mail Code 1900
New York, NY 10027
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Athletics Department Email Address: ppilling@columbia.edu
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Athletics Department Phone: 212-854-4774
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School Rivalry: Yale, NYU
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ADMISSIONS
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Number of Students in Freshman Class: 1,398
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Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 36,250
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Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 2,220
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Acceptance Rate: 6%
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SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Math: 700-800; Verbal: 700-790; Writing: 700-790
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Early Decision I Available? Yes
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Early Decision I Deadline: November 1st
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Early Decision II Available? No
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Early Decision II Deadline: N/A
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Early Action Available: No
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Early Action Deadline: N/A
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Regular Admission Deadline: January 1st
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 19%
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Early Action Acceptance Rate: N/A
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Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 6%
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Admissions Office Mailing Address:
Columbia University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1130 Amsterdam Ave
MC 2807
New York, NY 10027
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Admissions Office Email Address: ugrad-ask@columbia.edu
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Name of Director of Admissions: Jessica Marinaccio
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Admissions Officers by Specialization:
https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/columbia_counselor_update_2016-17.pdf
Maria Asayag -
maria.asayag@columbia.edu
David Buckwald
david.buckwald@columbia.edu
James Caldarise
james.caldarise@columbia.edu
John Chavez
john.chavez@columbia.edu
Jessica Cho
jessica.cho@columbia.edu
Molly Coyne
molly.coyne@columbia.edu
Samantha Goldfarb
samantha.goldfarb@columbia.edu
Whitney Green
wrg2103@columbia.edu
Veronica Aguilar Hornig
veronica.hornig@columbia.edu
Peter Johnson
pvj1@columbia.edu
Jessica Marinaccio
jm996@columbia.edu
Joanna May
joanna.may@columbia.edu
Meaghan McCarthy
meaghan.mccarthy@columbia.edu
Diane McKoy
diane.mckoy@columbia.edu
Jason Mogen
jason.mogen@columbia.edu
Dana Pavarini
dana.pavarini@columbia.edu
James Ramseur
james.ramseur@columbia.edu
Rachel Rosten
rachel.rosten@columbia.edu
Rebecca Schiavo
rebecca.schiavo@columbia.edu
Katrina Souder
katrina.souder@columbia.edu
Rachel Taylor
rachel.taylor@columbia.edu
Naomi Varnis
naomi.varnis@columbia.edu
Finn Vigeland
finn.vigeland@columbia.edu
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Request Information: https://apply.college.columbia.edu/register/request
Campus Tour URL: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/visiting/tours.php
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Admissions Office Phone: (212) 854 - 2522
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Standardized Test Requirements: SAT I; 2 SAT II's
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Admissions Office URL: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/
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Common Application Used? No
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Virtual Tour Available? Yes
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Virtual Tour URL:
http://www.columbia.edu/about_columbia/tour/
Also visit the link below, scroll down and click on Columbia : An Introduction The site will automatically play a short film about Columbia
http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/counselors
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