Columbia University
New Yrok,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Columbia Student Life
Columbia University Student Activities
Interested in Greek life?
Columbia University has the Community Service. In fact, more students participate in the Community Service than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at Columbia University include Cultural Organization, Performing Arts, Athletics and Publications.
Columbia University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Tree Lighting/Yule Log Ceremony and Varsity Show.
Columbia University Housing
This table offers information on housing at Columbia University.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | Required for freshman |
| Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
| Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 88% |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | – |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | – |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
Columbia University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of Columbia University students live on campus. In 2023, 88% of undergrads at Columbia University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 12% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Columbia University.
Columbia University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
Columbia University Athletics
At Columbia University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Columbia University:
| Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Crew | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Fencing | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Golf | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Rowing | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Soccer | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Squash | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Swimming And Diving | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Tennis | Club Teams | Club Teams | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Track And Field | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Cross Country Running | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
Safety at Columbia University
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Columbia University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Columbia campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
Columbia offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.
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Columbia Students
50%
Women50%
Men99%
Full Time0.25%
Part Time21%
In State79%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
29%
21%
17%
16%
8%
7%
1%
0.37%
0.15%
Undergraduate Students
6,688
Non-Resident / International Students
1,065
Columbia Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
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Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,668
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
4%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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