Columbia University in the City of New York application deadlines for fall 2027

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Columbia's regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Early decision (Nov 1) has closed. Checked on undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is Columbia due?

Closed

Early decisionBinding

Was due Nov 1, 2026

51days

Regular decision

Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027

Round	Deadline	Checked	Where we read it
Early decisionBinding	Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed)	Nov 5, 2026	undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu
Regular decision	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Nov 5, 2026	undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu

Columbia is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.

When is the Columbia University in the City of New York early decision deadline for fall 2027?

Early decision closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is the Columbia University in the City of New York regular decision deadline for fall 2027?

Regular decision is due Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Checked on undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

Does Columbia University in the City of New York require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?

No. Columbia is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu on Nov 2, 2026.

Where these numbers come from

Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)