Columbia College and SEAS report a marginal rise in acceptance rate for the Class of 2029

Columbia College and SEAS admitted 4.29% of applicants for the Class of 2029, selecting 2,557 students from 59,616 applications. Amid federal scrutiny, the university faces a $400 million funding cut, with the Trump administration demanding admissions reforms, stricter disciplinary policies, and curriculum changes. Columbia’s Board of Trustees has endorsed these measures, as reported by CNN and Columbia Spectator.