Columbia University overview

Q. What is the main USP of Columbia University? 

Columbia University has accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It has academic affiliations with AAU, URA, NAICU, Space Grant, and 568 Group. The University campus is one of the most important research centers in the world. It provides higher education in a diverse campus environment with an innovative approach. It is not only known for its high-level academics and education but also its traditions and sports activities including Orgo Night, Tree Lighting and Yule Log Ceremonies, The Varsity Show, and many other events. 

Q. What is the ranking of Columbia University?

• It ranked 8th in the world by ARWU. 
• It ranked 22nd in the world by QS. 
• It ranked 5th in the nation by Forbes.
• It ranked 6th in the nation by ARWU. 

Q. How many students study at Columbia University?

It has a total enrolment of more than 33,000 students of which more than 6,000 students are undergraduates and more than 24,000 are postgraduates.

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Columbia University?

• Julia Stiles (Actress)
• J. D. Salinger (Author)
• Art Garfunkel (Singer)
• Kathryn Bigelow (Filmmaker)
• Amelia Earhart (Aviator)
• Kate McKinnon (Actress)
• Brian Dennehy (Actor)
• Jack Kerouac (Novelist)
• Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Actor)
• Lou Gehrig (Baseball Player)
• Jake Gyllenhaal (Actor)
• Hunter S. Thompson (Journalist)