Columbia University SAT scores.
1540
Median SAT (composite)
1510–1560
Middle 50% of admits
34–36
ACT range (25th–75th)
9,164
Undergraduates
SAT data from Columbia University's Common Data Set (2024-2025) (source) · acceptance rate from federal College Scorecard / IPEDS · updated August 2026
SAT scores by section.
among admitted students at Columbia University
| Section | 25th percentile | Median (50th) | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 740 | 760 | 780 |
| Math | 770 | 790 | 800 |
Score distribution.
share of enrolled first-years in each score band (Common Data Set 2024-2025)
SAT composite
1400-1600
99%
1200-1399
1%
Reading & Writing
700-800
97%
600-699
3%
Math
700-800
99%
600-699
1%
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