Columbia University: athletic scholarships, costs and sports
Columbia University is a private four-year university in New York, New York that competes in NCAA D1. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Basketball, Field hockey, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.
Basics
Sports and number of athletes
Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).
| Sport | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Track and field | 123 | 165 |
| Swimming | 39 | 33 |
| Soccer | 29 | 32 |
| Baseball | 40 | — |
| Basketball | 18 | 13 |
| Lacrosse | — | 31 |
| Tennis | 12 | 11 |
| Field hockey | — | 19 |
| Softball | — | 19 |
| Volleyball | — | 18 |
| Golf | 8 | 8 |
International players on the rosters
Aggregate figures from the most recent rosters we have, counting only players with a listed country of origin. We do not publish names.
| Team | Players with country listed | International | Most frequent countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's basketball | 18 | 4 | Belize (1), Nigeria (1), Australia (1), Croatia (1) |
| Women's basketball | 14 | 8 | Australia (2), Canada (1), United Kingdom (1), Serbia (1) |
| Women's soccer | 26 | 0 | — |
| Field hockey | 20 | 4 | Chile (2), Scotland (1), Netherlands (1) |
In total, 2 players from Latin America appear. If you come from the region, it is a sign that the program recruits in your area.
Athletic scholarships
Columbia University did not report athletic aid in the official data we use. Ask the coach directly what aid they can offer.
Cost and admission
Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (www.columbia.edu).
Guides
- Basketball scholarships for international players
- Field hockey scholarships for international players
- Soccer scholarships for international players
- Volleyball scholarships for international players
- NCAA and NAIA eligibility for international athletes
- How to email a U.S. college coach
How to contact the coaches at Columbia University
Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Does Columbia University give athletic scholarships?
It did not report athletic aid in the official data. Ask the coach directly.
What division does Columbia University compete in?
It competes in NCAA D1.
How much does Columbia University cost for an international student?
The estimated yearly cost is USD 89,472 before scholarships. Confirm it on the university's official site.
Which sports does Columbia University have on Smartrecruit?
Basketball, Field hockey, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball.
Does Columbia University have international players?
On the rosters where we have complete data, 16 of 78 players with a listed country are international; 2 are from Latin America. Rosters change every season.
Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.