Transfer Acceptance Rate

Columbia University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 10.1%, with 329 out of 3,254 applicants granted admission. This figure mirrors the acceptance rate from 2019, indicating a consistent trend in transfer admissions. Historically, transfer acceptance rates have been higher, as evidenced by 14.7% for the Class of 2026 and 11.3% for the Class of 2025. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is 3.5, emphasizing the competitive nature of the applicant pool despite the recent dip in acceptance rates.