Columbia University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 1, 2026, applications open August 1, 2026 (closed). Binding; financial aid application deadline is November 15. Decision: Mid-December.
• RD: January 1, 2027, applications open August 1, 2026. Financial aid application deadline is February 15. Decision: Late March.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2025 entering class: 59,611 applicants, 2,946 admitted (4.9%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1500–1577, ACT 34–35.

Source: Common Data Set (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $92,373 (tuition and fees $71,845; housing and food $17,580; books and supplies $1,440; other expenses $1,508).
• Undergraduate application fee: $85.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Columbia University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026, applications open August 1, 2026 (closed). Binding; financial aid application deadline is November 15. Decision: Mid-December. RD: January 1, 2027, applications open August 1, 2026. Financial aid application deadline is February 15. Decision: Late March.

What is the admission rate at Columbia University?

Fall 2025 entering class: 59,611 applicants, 2,946 admitted (4.9%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1500–1577, ACT 34–35.

How much does it cost to attend Columbia University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $92,373 (tuition and fees $71,845; housing and food $17,580; books and supplies $1,440; other expenses $1,508). Undergraduate application fee: $85.