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Acceptance Rate History
Columbia University in the City of New York
NY · Current rate: 4%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.23% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 3.95% | 60,879 | 2,404 |
| 2021 | 4.13% | 61,110 | 2,524 |
| 2020 | 6.66% | 40,462 | 2,695 |
| 2019 | 5.45% | 42,823 | 2,332 |
| 2018 | 5.91% | 40,572 | 2,399 |
| 2017 | 6.4% | 37,673 | 2,410 |
| 2016 | 6.83% | 37,009 | 2,526 |
| 2015 | 6.61% | 36,911 | 2,438 |
| 2014 | 6.95% | 32,967 | 2,291 |
| 2013 | 7.42% | 31,851 | 2,362 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Columbia University in the City of New York's acceptance rate has decreased from 7.4% in 2013 to 4.2% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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