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  • 2 years of University Sponsored REU in Bayesian Statistics.
  • 1 year of research during gap year with well known organization in Spatial Statistics.
  • Two University Sponsored projects involving regression analysis
  • Published one first-author paper at a relatively unknown conference. Second paper in writing.
  • Did a poster presentation at local conference.
  • Valedictorian + Summa Cum Laude
  • Outstanding Research Award + Extra Funding
  • Math Honor Society
  • 1 Very Strong - From my research advisor. Known very well in the engineering field. 3+ years
  • 1 Good - Professor I took two classes with and organized study groups for. 
  • 1 Decent - Professor I took Mathematical Statistics II with and received a 100% in the course. Also was aware of my extenuating circumstances.
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Undergrad Institution: Medium State School, Top 200 US News Major(s): Math Minor(s): GPA: ~3.87

Type of Student: Domestic White Male GRE General Test: Q: 166 (84%) V:  158 (78%) W:  4.0 (54%)

Programs Applying:  Stats PhD Programs

Research Experience:  Undergrad thesis in Pure Math, along with a research experience in algebra with a professor at my school. No published papers

Letters of Recommendation:

LOR 1: Thesis Advisor, took some grad courses with them as well.

LOR 2: Did well in a graduate course with them.

LOR 3: I took the algebra research experience with them.

Overall these Professors could speak strongly about my mathematical abilities.

Math/Statistics Grades: Mostly A’s with some A-‘s and a single B. The most relevant are:

7 Grad courses including Analysis I/II and Functional Analysis.

8 independent study courses in pure math.

Probability Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Calc I – III, Linear Optimization, Adv calc I/II.

Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: My school’s Honors program allowed me to take basically only math courses. So that's what I did. Applying to Where:  (Color use here is welcome) Iowa State - Admitted + Fellowship - Accepted!

University of Florida - Admitted

Florida State University – Admitted

University of Connecticut - Admitted

University of Pittsburgh - Admitted

University of South Carolina - Admitted + Fellowship

Virginia Tech – Admitted

North Carolina State – Waitlist

University of Virginia - Waitlist

Texas A&M – No response

Ohio State – No response

Rutgers – No response

George Washington University – No response

University of Iowa – No response

Colorado State University – No response

Reflection:

I applied late in the cycle (~Jan 10) and missed the deadline for most top 20 programs. I suspect I would have had good results if I had applied to these programs. That said, I’m very happy with Iowa State.

On 4/4/2023 at 1:31 PM, prgp said:   Undergrad Institution:  Unknown State School (100% admittance rate) Major(s):  Applied Mathematics (Essentially Applied Statistics) Minor(s): GPA:  3.25/4  😰 Type of Student:  Domestic Hispanic Male GRE General Test:  Taken: 08/2019 (Refused to retake for Ph.D. applications) Q:  149 (38%) V:  158 (61%) W:  3.0 (13%) GRE Subject Test in Mathematics: M : NA Grad Institution:  Large State School USWN (50-100) Concentration:  Statistics GPA:  3.95/4  😏   Programs Applying:  Statistics Ph.D. (Wide variety of interests)   Research Experience:  Undergraduate Research and presented at 3 conferences/symposiums. Graduate thesis research in soft statistics for machine learning(publishable) and will develop an R package for it (Summer), presented at 2 conferences. Graduate research in biology mathematics for stochastic simulation presented at local conference. (Technically forgot to add this to resume, but in my math stat 1 course, we developed a workflow for the 4-parameter uniform (location-scale family) that should be getting published eventually) Awards/Honors/Recognitions:  Fully funded MS student. Pertinent Activities or Jobs:  x2 TA for high level undergraduate probability course (rice textbook), Recitation leader for Intro to Stats with R course. Graduate Instructor for College Prep, Trigonometry, and Intro to Stats. Letters of Recommendation:  Recommendations should be good, they are from Advisor (Assistant Department Head), Faculty who I did the bioMath research with (Associate Department Head), Math Stat I Instructor (A in class).   Math/Statistics Grades:   Undergraduate: Typical core 5 for undergraduate (C's and B's), Stats and Probability courses (B's and A's). Graduate : Applied Spatial, Data Vis, Intro to Mathematical Statistics, R Computation, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Statistics I (Casella and Berger)  (A), Geostatistics (A-) Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help:  I did everything that I could to rectify my poor undergraduate gpa, and GRE scores. I believe I accomplished that. UC Berkeley - Statistics Ph.D.   Rejected Washington - Statistics Ph.D.  Rejected Duke - Statistical Science Ph.D.  Rejected North Carolina CH - Statistics and OR Ph.D. Rejected NCSU - Statistics Ph.D. Rejected  Rejected UC Davis - Statistics Ph.D.  Ghosted/Waitlisted Texas A&M - Statistics Ph.D.  Ghosted/Waitlisted UCLA - Statistics Ph.D.  Ghosted/Waitlisted Iowa State - Statistics Ph.D.  Ghosted/Waitlisted UC Irvine - Statistics Ph.D. Interview 1/20 - unofficial admittance 1/26 -  Official Admittance + UC Funding 2/1 -   Matriculated 3/31 UT Austin - Statistics and DS Ph.D.  Rejected Colorado State - Statistics Ph.D.  Rejected Virginia Tech - Statistics Ph.D.  Rejected Oregon State - Statistics Ph.D.  Ghosted/Waitlisted Home University - Statistics Ph.D.  Withdrawn Reflection:   I knew going into this that my low undergrad GPA and bad GRE, will potentially overshadow all of the great diverse research that I have done. It was clear on my rejection from Virginia Tech, since my reason for rejection was "non-competitive". Other programs have me waitlisted, officially and unofficially, personally those programs took too long in making a decision. Regardless of the outcomes from the remaining programs, I plan on attending UCI. They have something really special cooking out there, and I am excited to be apart of that.   Update: Rejects from CSU and UNC, It appears that UG GPA is weighted importantly.

Very happy with these results! I got an early acceptance to Pitt because of rolling admissions so I cut down my application list and only applied to schools that I would choose over that scholarship. I applied to Duke partially because I knew that they gave half tuition scholarships but I didn't expect a 75% scholarship! My math background isn’t the strongest because I decided on biostatistics after finishing undergrad. I took Calc 1-3 and linear algebra through community college night classes. This might have been a negative for some schools but it worked out fine for me in the end.

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Undergrad Institution:  University locally known for business & social science in Taiwan (ranked around 200 globally in business in USNR) Major(s): Double Major in Finance and Statistics Minor(s): N/A GPA: 4.29/4.3 (4.0/4.0 after WES evaluation) Relevant courses:  Calculus (A+/A+), Linear Algebra I/II (A+/A+), Mathematical Statistics I/II (A+/A+), Regression Analysis I (A+), Multivariate Analysis (A+), Programming 101 (A+, in Python), Programming and Statistical Software (A+, in R)

Exchange program institute: UC Berkeley (one-year international exchange program) GPA: 3.95/4.0 Relevant courses:  Analysis I/II (A/A-), Statistical Prediction and ML (A), Causal Inference (A), Grad Experimental Design (A), Grad Intro to Stat Computing (A)

Type of Student:  International (Asian) GRE General Test: Q:  166 (84%) V:  157 (74%) W: 4.0 (54%) GRE Subject Test in Mathematics:  N/A TOEFL Score:  R30/L28/S25/W28

Programs Applying: A mix of Statistics/Biostatistics Masters and PhD programs

Research Interests: Causal Inference, Network Analysis

Research Experience: 1 conference paper in community detection. I worked as  a student researcher at a statistical institute in Taiwan, main theme of the research is community detection algorithms. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Presidential Award x6, Study abroad scholarship, Research Scholarship  Pertinent Activities or Jobs: N/A, nothing beyond my undergraduate research 

Letters of Recommendation:  4 letters from instructors at Berkeley (Likely the typical did-well in class letter), 1 from my undergraduate research supervisor (strong) Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: The letter from my undergraduate research supervisor should be very strong, he said he would love to have me as his PhD student, and I think that definitely helped tremendously!! Applying to Where:  (Color use here is welcome) Ohio State University Biostatistics PhD - admitted 1/26 with official letter received 3/1 Iowa State University Statistics PhD - admitted 1/31 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Biostatistics PhD - admitted 2/9 - Attending!! University of Florida Statistics PhD - admitted 3/7 UC Davis Statistics PhD - interviewed on 2/15, admitted 2/25 University of Minnesota, Twin City - MS Biostatistics - admitted w/o funding 2/4 (rejected from PhD) Harvard University SM 80 Biostatistics - admitted w/o funding 2/10 UW - Seattle Biostatistics MS Capstone - admitted w/o funding 2/14 UC Berkeley Statistics MA - rejected 3/11 UW Seattle Statistics MS - rejected 3/27 UT Austin Statistics PhD - rejected 3/27 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Statistics PhD - rejected 3/28 UW Madison Statistics PhD - rejected 3/29 UC Davis Biostatistics PhD - rejected 4/6 Penn State University Statistics PhD - rejected 4/11 Purdue University Statistics PhD - rejected 4/11 University of Minnesota, Twin City Statistics PhD - rejected 4/14 Ohio State University Statistics PhD - rejected 4/18 Texas A&M Statistics PhD - rejected 4/29 NC State Statistics PhD - rejected 4/20  UCLA Statistics PhD - rejected 5/19    

Thoughts and Thanks: I feel super blessed this applications cycle and am so very grateful for the admission results. I know for a fact that none of the above are safety schools, and though out of the 21 schools I applied to, most resulted in a straight rejection (didn't even make it to the edge of the waitlist). At the end of the day, I got into many schools I never thought I would've gotten into. I didn't have a strong math background compared to most of the international applicants, nor do I have fabulous GRE scores (my quant section was a mess). I didn't have a 3-stack strong letter that are all from reputed professors (my letters were a mix of did well in class letters from Berkeley and one strong letter from the professor whom I did research with in Taiwan). Other than a great undergrad GPA, I think the SOP carried more weight than I thought it would. And submitting a large number of applications to schools with matching interests was also definitely helpful, though hindsight 20/20.  I've been following the forum ever since I was a freshmen in college, and I'm glad I finally made it to a PhD program!! Special thanks to @bayessays @Stat Assistant Professor   @cyberwulf   @trynagetby  and many others! Your career and application advice helped me tremendously in terms of career planning and in the application process!! I know there's a long way to go, but I am glad I can be making contributions to the scientific community through developing better estimation methods and help create better decision criteria via math and data! Can't wait to start the Fall semester!

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  • What is the distribution of students currently enrolled in your program? (their background, GPA, standard tests, etc)? Unfortunately, we are unable to share this information.
  • How many accepted students receive financial aid? All students in the Ph.D. program receive, for up to five years, a funding package consisting of tuition, fees, and a stipend. These fellowships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement and in expectation of scholarly success; they are contingent upon the student remaining in good academic standing. Summer support, while not guaranteed, is generally provided. Teaching and research experience are considered important aspects of the training of graduate students. Thus, graduate fellowships include some teaching and research apprenticeship. Ph.D. students are given funds to purchase a laptop PC, and additional computing resources are supplied for research projects as necessary. The Department also subsidizes up to $750 of travel expenses for students who make presentations at scientific meetings. Additional matching funds from the Graduate School Arts and Sciences are available to students who have passed the oral qualifying exam.
  • Below are my grades and standardized test scores. Can I apply to your program? What are my chances of being admitted? We receive more than 450 applications a year and there are many students in our applicant pool who are qualified for our program. However, we can only admit a few top students. Before seeing the entire applicant pool, we cannot comment on admission probabilities.
  • What is the minimum GPA for admissions? While we don’t have a GPA threshold, we will carefully review applicants’ transcripts and grades obtained in individual courses.
  • Is there a minimum GRE requirement? The general GRE exam is waived for the 2021 – 2022 application
  • Can I upload a copy of my GRE score to the application? Yes, but make sure you arrange for ETS to send the official score to GSAS.
  • Is the GRE math subject exam required? No, we do not require the GRE math subject exam.
  • What is the minimum TOEFL or IELTS requirement? The Columbia GSAS minimum requirements for TOEFL and IELTS are: 100 (IBT), 600 (PBT) TOEFL, or 7.5 IELTS
  • I took the TOEFL and IELTS more than two years ago; is my score valid? Scores more than two years old are not accepted. Applicants are strongly urged to make arrangements to take these examinations early in the fall and before completing their application.
  • I am an international student and earned a master’s degree from a US university. Can I obtain a TOEFL or IELTS waiver? You may only request a waiver of the English proficiency requirement from GSAS by submitting the English Proficiency Waiver Request form and if you meet any of the criteria described here .
  • My transcript is not in English. What should I do? You have to submit a notarized translated copy along with the original transcript.

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  • When will I receive a decision on my application? Notification of decisions for all PhD applicants generally takes place by the end of March. Notification of MA decisions varies by department and application deadlines. Some MA decisions are sent out in early spring; others may be released as late as mid-August.
  • This option is only available for fall-term applicants.
  • Applicants will be able to view and opt for a second choice (if applicable) after selecting their first choice. Applicants should not submit a second application. (Note: Selecting a second choice will not affect the consideration of your application by your first choice.)
  • Applicants must upload a separate Statement of Purpose and submit any additional supporting materials required by the second program. Transcripts, letters, and test scores should only be submitted once.
  • An application will be forwarded to the second-choice program only after the first-choice program has completed its review and rendered its decision. An application file will not be reviewed concurrently by both programs.
  • Programs may stop considering second-choice applications at any time during the season; GSAS cannot guarantee that your application will receive a second review.
  • What is the mailing address for your Ph.D. admission office? Students are encouraged to apply online . Please note: Materials should not be mailed to GSAS unless specifically requested by the Office of Admissions. Unofficial transcripts and other supplemental application materials should be uploaded through the online application system. GSAS Office of Admissions Columbia University 107 Low Library, MC 4303 535 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027

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What can you study at Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science?

In addition to the high ranking of Columbia University’s Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science as a while, the individual departments are all tout great positions on their own. Columbia masters acceptance rates are quite low, but students will certainly find each of these programmes as rewarding as they are challenging to get into.

How hard is it to get into Columbia PhD?

In terms of GPA expectations, most Columbia grad programs don’t maintain a minimum GPA requirement. Nevertheless, the average GPA of admitted students is still pretty high—around 3.6-3.7 out of 4.0 .

What is the acceptance rate for PhD programs?

According to the Council of Graduate Schools, in 2018 “Overall, 23.5% of doctoral applicants and 50.9% of master’s/other applicants were accepted for admission.” Furthermore, the Council has found that, “Doctoral programs at private not-for-profit research universities with highest research activity were most selective …

What is the acceptance rate for Columbia Graduate School?

The current Columbia Engineering masters acceptance rate is around 28% while the general Columbia grad school acceptance rate is just 5.1% .

What GPA do I need to get into Columbia grad school?

In general, the admission requirement for full admission to Columbia College graduate programs is a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 , for students’ entire academic career. Students with a cumulative GPA lower than 3.0 may be eligible for conditional admission, as described in the individual program sections.

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Columbia University Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

Columbia University is an Ivy League School and its admissions statistics make it one of the most competitive Ivy League Schools. Similar to the trends across all top schools, Columbia University acceptance rates have continued to decline over the past 8 years and will almost certainly continue to do so into the future.

The Class of 2023 was the single most challenging year to be admitted to Columbia University ever. For the Class of 2023, 42,569 students applied to Columbia University of which 2,190 students were accepted, yielding an overall acceptance rate of 5.1%. Overall applications increased by 5.9% over last year (2022 to 2023) from 40,203 to 42,569.

For the Class of 2023, 650 students were admitted through the early admissions process. Total early applications totaled 4,461, yielding an early acceptance rate of 14.6%. Early applications increased by 9.2% over last year (2022 to 2023) from 4,085 to 4,461.

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Columbia University Acceptance Rate in 2020

Columbia University is one of the top three universities in the U.S. Unfortunately, while every student wishes to study at this university, Columbia University’s acceptance rate is so low that it can not accommodate everyone.

So, if you are looking at applying to CU next year, soon or sometime in the future, it is important you read this article. Basically, it will help you gear up your game and put in the extra work needed to earn admission into Columbia University with little or no stress.

Also, students who are seeking transfer into this prestigious college must consider their GPA, the university’s admission requirement and its transfer acceptance rate. Hence, this article will let you into the world of Columbia university. It will analyze and answer questions on its transfer acceptance rate, tuition fees, admission requirements alongside reasons why you should study at this school.

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Why study at Columbia University?

Firstly, Columbia University is a school where you’ll see people from different walks of life. In this institution, you will find students from over thirty countries in the world. Interestingly, the admission process does not favor any gender or race. In fact, more than thirty percent of the students are Blacks, Asian, Hispanic or Native American.

Secondly, the institution has a one-of-a-kind core curriculum. This core curriculum started in the U.S from this institution in 1919. Here, most freshmen offer western literature called Literature Humanities which takes them two semesters to complete. However, this will teach them about the ancient Greeks philosophers like Homer, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Plato. Besides, this study lasts for two hours.

Many students take the following course in the core which is Contemporary Civilization in their second year. This course takes two semesters to complete.

However, the remaining two courses are Art Humanities and Music Humanities. These two core courses teach students about the wonderful advantage of the New York City learning environment.

Thirdly, Columbia University is known for research and inventions in the natural sciences. In addition, seven faculty members and alumni of this institution are winners of the Nobel prize in chemistry; nineteen Nobel prize winners in physics; thirteen Nobel prize winners in physiology or medicine. Professors from this university have been awarded the National Medal of Science on twelve occasions.

Furthermore, Columbia University has a balanced academic work and campus life. Actually, students of this school live all around the campus. They enjoy clubs, restaurants, pubs, and the college library which are always open 24/7. Also, many students hold symposia on religion, philosophy or science. Some also engage in a concert performance or club meetings on campus.

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What makes Columbia University stand-out is its manageable size. Having an undergraduate enrollment of about 3,600, this school is the smallest liberal arts college in the Ivy League. The School of Engineering and Applied Science is the smallest among the best engineering schools in the U.S having about 1,000 undergraduate enrollment.

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How do I get into Columbia University?

Well, the management of Columbia University makes a comprehensive assessment of all applicants during the admission process. So, you must be intentional with every part of your application matters a lot. This is because the institution reads personal statements so as to understand each candidate to know their motivation.

Thus, every candidate seeking admission into Columbia university is examined from the application by several officers to know if the student is the best fit for the college.

Well, the following are things that can make you gain admission to Columbia University:

  • Firstly, you need to have a good curriculum and grades because Columbia seeks for very brilliant students
  • Secondly, make sure that your application has very promising extracurricular activities.
  • Thirdly, you must show that you have a good character. This is because the character you have will definitely have an impact on the campus.
  • Finally, try to check for changes to the application and new prompts. If your grades and test results are fantastic, prepare immediately for your essays. Basically, try and check up for past and present essays and study them very well.

A: We have an acceptance rate between 5-7%. Admissions are done by field and then by a departmental committee. That is, not by an individual faculty member. The Graduate Admissions Committee looks for demonstrable excellence in research, and writing.We receive more than 450 applications a year and there are many students in our applicant pool who are qualified for our program. However, we can only admit a few top students. Before seeing the entire applicant pool, we cannot comment on admission probabilities.

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How can I make my application stand out?

Actually, the admissions committee at Columbia University takes students who are good at both academic and extracurricular activities. Also, students can show an interest in learning and a commitment to taking advantage of the resources available in Columbia.

Above all, the admission staff suggests that intending students demonstrate that they intend to give back to their communities.

According to Columbia admissions experts, try and find extracurricular activities that interest and challenge you. Most importantly, if you have won some trophies in football, make sure that you include it in your extracurriculars. The aim is to show the institution that you have a talent and you can express yourself outside the classroom.

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What are the admission requirements for Columbia University?

The following are the general requirements for admission to Columbia:

  • Applicants must fill out the Common Application, answer the supplementary questions of the school, and pay an application fee of $85. The applicant may apply for a fee waiver.
  • Candidates must submit an ACT or SAT score, along with their writing score.
  • Applicants must provide their high school transcript and a school report.
  • Also, candidates should provide two letters of recommendation from their teachers and one from the guidance counselor.
  • Additionally, candidates are required to provide a mid-year report.

New Freshman

The following are the admission requirement for applicants with no post-high school:

  • Firstly, the applicant must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0.
  • Secondly, the candidate must possess 21 ACT or 1600 SAT score or be among the top half of their graduating class.
  • Also, the aspiring student should show successful completion of the twelve units of college prep work with a minimum of a grade of C or higher in each course. This can only be considered if ACT/SAT composite score does not meet the minimum admission requirements.

Transfer Freshman

The admission requirement for transfer applicants is that the applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0, which includes all credits taken at all institutions attended.

Columbia University SAT score requirements

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Most schools require that you submit the SAT or ACT score. But for admission to Columbia University, the average SAT score composite is 1510 on the 1600 SAT scale.

However, the percentiles for the different sections of the SAT at Columbia University are as follows:

Actually, the Score Choice policy at Columbia University is “Highest Section.” This is also called “Superscoring”.

Columbia University ACT score requirements

Well, Columbia University does not have a hard ACT score requirement. But this should not make you score very low. If you do, you won’t be considered for admission.

The average ACT score which you need for admission at Columbia University is 34. So, this score makes Columbia University’s acceptance rate low and the competition for ACT scores is high.

Also, the 25th percentile ACT score is 33, while the 75th percentile ACT score is 35.

What GPA do I need for admission to Columbia University?

Actually, Columbia University requires a GPA of 4.13 and you must be at the top of your class. Also, you’ll need A’s throughout in all your classes to compete with other applicants.

Similarly, you should also take several AP or IB classes to show your capability to succeed very well in academics.

Whether junior or senior, your GPA should be at least 4.13, else you’ll need a very high SAT score to compensate and show that you’re ready to do college academics. With this, you’ll compete very well with other students.

What is Columbia University’s Acceptance Rate?

Columbia University that has more than 100 academic programs is an institution that several students dream of. This is the reason why Columbia University graduate school acceptance rate is low.

On the other hand, the institution accepted 2,214 students out of the 40,203 applicants the previous year. Well, that doesn’t mean aspiring Columbia attendees should give up on their dreams.

Also, the school’s admissions website uses a comprehensive admission process. This means that the school considers every aspect, both qualitative and quantitative of a candidate’s application. Columbia University normally accepts “A-” average high school students.

In summary, the acceptance rate at Columbia University is 7%.

Academics at Columbia University 

Basically, the student-faculty ratio at Columbia University is 6:1, and the school has 82.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.

The most popular majors at Columbia University are:

  • Computer Science
  • Political Science and Government
  • Research and Experimental Psychology
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics

Thus, the average freshman retention rate which is evidence of student satisfaction is 99%.

Is there Financial Aid at Columbia University?

At Columbia University, students may get scholarships based on academic or athletic ability, interest in a particular major, or volunteer work. Also, a student may get some financial aid if the person is a member of an ethnic or religious group.

On the other hand, most of these scholarships are awarded based on you or your family’s financial situation.

Also, the Federal Work-Study program is a type of grant which students get through part-time employment. Though it can differ in amount and availability by the institution, it can be given based on need.

Generally, half of the full-time undergraduates get scholarships, and the median need-based grant is $55,661. In summary, the percentage of students receiving financial aid is 59%.

You can read this:  Johns Hopkins University Acceptance Rate in 2020 | Admission

How much is Tuition Fee at Columbia University?

While the undergraduate tuition fee of Columbia University is $59,430, the graduate school tuition fee is $48,390. Besides, about 59.83% of the admitted undergraduate students get scholarship aid worth $41,752.

With the financial aid, a student may pay an average of $35,104 which comprises tuition, fees, books, supplies costs, and living costs.

What is the Student life at Columbia University like?

Columbia University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,202, with a gender distribution of 51 percent male students and 49 percent female students. At Columbia University, the percentage of the students that live in college-owned houses is 92% while the percentage of off-campus students is 8%.

In addition, Columbia gives support for veterans and those that want a career in the armed forces. Similarly, undergraduate students have access to one or more ROTC programs. In fact, there is an active student veteran group on the Columbia University campus.

In sports, Columbia University is part of the NCAA I and has a total of 844 student-athletes, 463 men and 381 women who compete in intercollegiate athletics.

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Requirements.

Thank you for your interest in applying to the doctoral program offered by the Department of Statistics.

  • PhD in Statistics

Contact: [email protected]

The deadline for all graduate application forms to be submitted online for the Department of Statistics for matriculation in Autumn Quarter 2022 is Wednesday, December 1, 2021. We do not matriculate students in any other quarter. The online application fee is $125 for all applicants, both domestic and international.

Self-reported (unofficial) test scores that could not be included with the online application should be emailed to [email protected] and must be received by the above deadline.

Recommenders must submit online recommendation letters by the above deadline.

IMPORTANT: Effective March 2021, the GRE Math Subject Test is no longer required. Applicants to our program are only required to take the GRE General Test.

Applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree from a university based in the U.S. should review the information for international student eligibility to apply to graduate school at Stanford. The applicant should be sure that the bachelor’s degree or equivalent will be conferred before the intended program start date.

Offers of admission cannot be made without receipt of official test scores.

What do I need to submit?

1. Application Form2. Statement of Purpose3. Transcripts, GPA, Converting International GPA4. GRE General Test Score5. TOEFL Scores6. Letters of Recommendation7. Resume (and optional papers)8. Consideration for the M.S. Program

Notification of Received Application Materials

Between December 2nd and 17th, 2021 files will be marked as complete if the following have been received: 1) Uploaded unofficial transcripts 2) Three letters of recommendation 3) Unofficial TOEFL test scores (where applicable) and unofficial GRE general test scores. While applications will be considered complete with unofficial scores, no offers of admission can be made without receipt of official scores.

There is no need to contact us to check on this. Doing so significantly delays the application process and our ability to confirm your application status. Decisions are usually announced in late February. Please do not contact us prior to this date to check the status of your application.

Financial aid

Please note that requesting financial aid on the application form will not affect your chances of being admitted to one of our graduate programs. All prospective students should review the estimated expenses associated with graduate study at Stanford.

All students accepted to the Ph.D. program are offered financial support. All tuition expenses are paid and there is a fixed monthly stipend determined to be sufficient to pay living expenses. Financial support can be continued for five years, department resources permitting, for students in good standing. During this time students typically receive both a teaching and research assignment each quarter, which do not exceed 20 hours total.

Students are strongly encouraged to apply for outside scholarships, fellowships, and other forms of financial support. Students with outside support enable the department to stretch its own resources. The department will supplement outside awards to the level set for departmental support. 

For more information

For more information, please review the Stanford Graduate Admissions web site. If you still have questions after carefully reviewing this page and our FAQ page, please contact us at [email protected]; type “Admissions: LAST NAME, First Name” in the subject line of your message, specifying your last and first names. We receive a large number of requests for information, and therefore appreciate your understanding in the event that there are delays in receiving a response.

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A PhD usually involves students engaged independently in original and significant research in a specific field or subject prior to the production of a publication-worthy thesis. By undertaking a PhD, you will become an expert, possibly an international expert, in your chosen field. A doctorate is the highest academic degree that can be awarded by a university. In Germany, studying for a doctorate means working intensively on a specific subject or research project over a long period of time. The duration of the doctorate also varies. Three to five years is typical. If you decide to take a doctorate, you can choose between different forms of study.

Columbia University Overview

Columbia University is an Ivy League School and its admissions statistics make it one of the most competitive Ivy League Schools. Similar to the trends across all top schools, Columbia University acceptance rates have continued to decline over the past 8 years and will almost certainly continue to do so into the future.

The Class of 2023 was the single most challenging year to be admitted to Columbia University ever. For the Class of 2023, 42,569 students applied to Columbia University of which 2,190 students were accepted, yielding an overall acceptance rate of 5.1%. Overall applications increased by 5.9% over last year (2022 to 2023) from 40,203 to 42,569.

For the Class of 2023, 650 students were admitted through the early admissions process. Total early applications totaled 4,461, yielding an early acceptance rate of 14.6%. Early applications increased by 9.2% over last year (2022 to 2023) from 4,085 to 4,461.

Founded by King George II of England, Columbia University is an Ivy League university located in Morningside Heights, in Upper Manhattan, New York. Established in 1754, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in New York. First known as King’s College, today it is officially known as Columbia University.

Columbia University excels in both the sciences and liberal arts. In 1767, Columbia became the first American medical school to grant the MD, and in 1928, the university’s coalition with The Presbyterian Hospital formed the first medical center to combine teaching, research, and patient care.

Columbia University’s colleges and law school have developed a fairly impressive list of United States Legislator alumni, including nine supreme court justices, more than thirty-five governors, and the university’s first President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Columbia University enrolls approximately 7,900 students in undergraduate programs, 5,400 students in graduate programs, and 12,000 students in professional programs. The university’s various schools include Columbia’s School of the Arts, School of International and Public Affairs, School of Public Health, School of Engineering & Applied Science and their School of General Studies which includes its Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program. Some of Columbia’s most respected graduate schools include its Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and Graduate School of Business.

Columbia has nearly 500 clubs and organizations, including Pre-professional clubs such as the Charles Drew Premedical Society, Columbia Pre-Law Society, and the Columbia Women’s Business Society. Columbia also has many student organizations centered around politics, music, media and publications such as the Columbia Political Review, Musical Theatre Society, Columbia Television, and Echoes (Barnard College Literary Magazine), respectively.

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Columbia University Acceptance Rate

The  Columbia University acceptance rate is 6.6%  which is very low compared to other academic institutions. However, as per the university’s official website, the Columbia university acceptance rate for the year 2019 was 5.3%, which gives credence to the fact that its admission process is highly competitive in nature.

As per the information and the data mentioned on the official website for the class of 2023, 42,569 candidates send their applications for the first year, out of which a total of 2,247 applicants got accepted and 4,461 applied through Columbia’s early decision program. The derived data aims to familiarize you with cutting-edge competition and you must have a strong application including excellent academic and professional records to land at Columbia University.

Now that you are aware of the statistics related to the acceptance rate of the CU, let us go through the average marks that you must have to get admission there. The university demands SAT scores between 1450 and 1560 or an ACT score of 33 and 35. As per the official website, about 50% of students who get admitted to Columbia University fetch a score of 710 to 760 on the GMAT while 25% are below 710 and the rest 25% earned above 760. Moreover, the university’s average GPA is about 4.14. 

Acceptance Rate at Columbia University for UG

Between 2012 and 2021, applications to Columbia University for UG programs increased by more than 50%. Columbia University’s acceptance rate has always been very competitive, with an average acceptance rate of 6%, but in 2021 the college saw an all-time high with an acceptance rate of 4.06%.

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Graduate Acceptance Rate at Columbia University

The general Columbia graduate school acceptance rate is 5.1%. Admission to  Columbia graduate programs  requires a total undergraduate GPA of 3.0. However, admissions are handled by the field and then by a departmental committee. The Graduate Admissions Committee at Columbia seeks applicants who have demonstrated proficiency in research and writing. The most enrolled program at Columbia University are mentioned below along with their acceptance rate:

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: CURRENT STUDENT POPULATION Total Enrollment 6,027 Undergrad Enrollment 6,027 Freshmen 1,391 % Male/Female 53% / 47% % From Out of State 75% % Freshman from Public High School 63% % Undergrads Live on Campus 94% % African American  12% % Asian 18% % Caucasian  34% % Hispanic 14% % Native American 2% % Mixed (2+ Ethnicities) 4% % International 12% # of Countries Represented 87

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: FRESHMAN STUDENT PROFILE Range SAT Critical Reading 690-780 Range SAT Math 700-790 Range SAT Writing 690-780 Range ACT Composite 31-34 Minimum Paper TOEFL 600

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY: ACADEMICS Academic Rating 92/100 % Students Returning for Sophomore Year 99% % Students Graduating within 4 Years 91% % Students Graduating within 6 Years 98% Calendar System Semester Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 Professor’s ‘Interesting’ Rating 76% Professor’s ‘Accessible’ Rating 77% Most classes have 10-19 students.

Application Tips For Columbia University

Now that you are familiar with Columbia University’s acceptance rate, here are some useful tips and insights to help you get successfully shortlisted for your dream course.

  • Meticulously research the courses of your interest and find the best one which aligns with your aspirations and academic and professional records.
  • Draft impressive and well-written SOP and LORs as they have an indispensable role in highlighting your application from others.
  • Create a document checklist as per the course requirements and submit them accordingly.  
  • Your personal statement should be well-written and articulated with crisp and concise information
  • Adhere to the admission dates and make sure to complete all the steps of the application process and submit your candidature within the deadlines.

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