| Website |
www4.gsb.columbia.edu |
| Location |
New York, USA |
| Ranking |
Business Week - 7 (2008), Financial Times - 3 (2009) |
| Known for |
Finance |
| Number of students in class |
714 |
| Class profile |
International citizens: 39%, GMAT score (mid 80%) 660-760, Average GPA - 3.4, Average Age - 28, Average Work Experience - 5 years |
| Estimated cost of attendance |
$78,200 |
| Admission rate |
15% |
| Recruiting statistics |
Investment banking - 29%, Financial services - 26.6%,Consulting - 22%, Manufacturing, 6.4%, Technology - 5.6%, Others - 10.2%. |
| % having job offer within 3 months of graduation |
92.2% |
Columbia business schools looks for applicants who have demonstrated leadership and team skills. The admission committee reads each application thoroughly to develop a good understanding about the candidate.