Columbia University
Testing policy
Columbia is test-optional for students matriculating in 2027.
This optional policy ends after Fall 2027.
Sources
Policy history
Show years as
These dates are matriculation years — the fall a student started college.
Shown by graduation year, assuming four years in college.
Now
2006 2010 2021 2025 2028 2032
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Matriculation years Fall 2006–Fall 2020 Graduation years 2010–2024
Required
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Matriculation years Fall 2021–Fall 2027 Graduation years 2025–2031 Current
Test optional
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Matriculation year Fall 2028 or later Graduation year 2032 or later Announced
Required
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