International applicants
Columbia University
New York, NY
- Private
- Founded 1754
- 36.0% international
Columbia University accepted 4% of applicants and reports 36.0% international enrollment (roughly 11,880 international students).
At a glance
- Admit rate
- 4%
- % international
- 36%
- Approx. intl students
- 11.9K
- Total enrollment
- 33.0K
What this means for you
These numbers come from College Scorecard, the U.S. Department of Education's institution-level dataset. Admit rates are overall, not international-specific — international applicants typically face equal or stricter admission than the headline number.
Frequently asked
- What is the international admit rate at Columbia University?
- Columbia University's overall admit rate is 4%. The international rate may differ but is rarely higher.
- How many international students attend Columbia University?
- Approximately 36.0% of Columbia University's student body is international, roughly 11,880 students.
- Does Columbia University require SAT/ACT for international applicants?
- Standardized testing requirements vary by year. Check Columbia University's admissions page directly for the latest policy.