Columbia University
Academics Summary
Columbia University has a graduation rate of 97% and offers 85 majors. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1.
Academics Stats
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
98%
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
6:1
AP Credit Policy
Students can earn a maximum of 16 points of credit earned through college-level coursework taken as part of a high school curriculum prior to matriculation at Columbia. Each year, individual departments review the College Board AP curriculum and determine appropriate placements, credit, and/or exemptions.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college"s website.
Offers credits
No
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and Certificate
- No majors found
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Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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