Columbia University, School of General StudiesAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
May 15, 2023
297 Days Left
Admissions Department
2970 Broadway - 408 Lewisohn Hall New York, NY 10027-6939
(800) 895-1169
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is not required
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required June 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Considered if submitted June 1
SAT Subject Tests Only Considered if submitted June 1
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
2970 Broadway , 408 Lewisohn Hall, MC 4101
New York
NY
10027-6939
Phone
(800) 895-1169
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
May 15, 2023
Application Fee
$80
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins July 7
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
March 1
Early Action Notification
May 1
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
35% of 696 applicants were admitted
Women
29% of 383 applicants were admitted
Men
42% of 313 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
0%
3.50 - 3.74
0%
3.25 - 3.49
0%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
32-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
88%
Score of 24 - 29
12%
Score of 18 - 23
0%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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