SAT scores
The SAT is a standardized test that measures your ability to reason, solve problems and think creatively. The SAT is offered six times yearly, costing $50 to take the exam.
In addition to the SAT, Columbia requires two other testing components: an essay and the ACT or TOEFL exam (or both). These three scores are combined with high school GPA to determine admission decisions–with higher scores generally resulting in stronger consideration for admission.
ACT Scores
The ACT is a standardized test that measures your knowledge of English, reading, math and science. The test can be taken in multiple sittings, but the higher your score on the first try, the better it will be for your college application.
ACT scores range from 1 – 36 and are good indicators of college success–students who score well are more likely to complete their bachelor’s degrees within six years than those who don’t do as well.
GPA Score
The GPA is the average of your grades, calculated on a 4.0 scale. It’s important to note that while this value represents your academic performance, it is not the same as your GPA (which stands for grade point average). The latter is an accumulation of all your high school and college grades combined over time.
The formula for calculating your cumulative GPA depends on how many credits you’ve taken:
If you’ve taken fewer than 12 credits: Your cumulative GPA = [Total number of points earned / total number of courses] x 4 • If you’ve taken between 12 and 24 credits
Percentage of Applicants Accepted
You can also look at the acceptance rate, which is 6.3%. This means that for every 100 applicants, only six will be admitted to Columbia University.
The average GPA of accepted students is 3.8, and their SAT score is 1450-1600 (1600 being perfect). The ACT range varies between 32-35 depending on your state’s requirements and whether or not you took an SAT Subject Test in addition to the SAT or ACT.
