Columbia University

Columbia University, founded in 1754, is a world-renowned private Ivy League research university located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. As one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States, Columbia has produced 101 Nobel laureates and shaped American intellectual life for nearly 270 years.

Columbia's 36-acre campus provides a traditional collegiate setting within New York City. The university is known for its Core Curriculum—a rigorous set of required courses in the humanities and sciences that all undergraduates complete. Columbia comprises three undergraduate schools and 18 graduate and professional schools.

The university's location in New York City provides exceptional access to internships, cultural institutions, and career opportunities across finance, media, arts, and technology. Columbia's proximity to Wall Street, Broadway, and major media companies offers unique advantages.

The undergraduate student body of approximately 6,500 students represents all 50 states and 85+ countries, with need-blind admission for U.S. citizens and meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need.