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Columbia University - School of General Studies

Columbia University - School of General Studies
2970 Broadway, 408 Lewisohn Hall, MC 4101
New York, NY 10027-6939

Official telephone: (212) 854-2772
Website: https://www.gs.columbia.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 895-1169
800 895-1169 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: May 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: May 15 for SAT I/ACT, May 15 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation important
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience very important
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1470 - 1530
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 32 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 23%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 10%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 504
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 149
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 66%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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