Columbia University (Columbia College and Columbia Engineering)
Your chances
9.2%
of transfer applicants got in. That is 453 of 4,909 students.
This is the rate for everyone who applied. Your major and your grades can move it a lot.
The numbers
- Transfer students who applied
- 4,909
- Transfer students admitted
- 453
- Transfer students who enrolled
- 357
- First-year students who stayed for year two
- 98%
Source: Official school data report, 2025-2026
Deadlines
- Fall 2027: Application close
- March 1, 2027
The 2025-26 Common Data Set (p.
Source: The school's website, 2025-2026
What you need to send
- Testing
- Not required
The 2025-26 Common Data Set (p. 22) lists standardized test scores as not required for transfer applicants.
Source: The school's website, 2025-2026
- Minimum credits
- Required
Applicants must have at least 24 credits. Common Data Set p. 21.
Source: The school's website, 2025-2026
Credits that transfer
- Maximum credits columbia college
- Up to 64 credits
Lowest grade accepted: C
Source: The school's website, 2025-2026
- Maximum credits columbia engineering
- Up to 68 credits
Lowest grade accepted: C
Source: The school's website, 2025-2026
- Residency
Transfers must complete at least 60 credits at Columbia to earn a bachelor's degree. Common Data Set p. 23.
Source: The school's website, 2025-2026