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Challenger
RP1994 RP
98.6 pts
Total Score
USA▼ 0 ranks (Gap)
🏆Top 5% globally🔒Only 1.2% of universities are Challenger💼Employment King

Columbia University

QS Score
99.7
Global Rank
QS World University Rankings score based on academic reputation, employer reputation, and research impact.
THE Score
99.7
Global Rank
Times Higher Education score measuring teaching, research, citations, industry income, and international outlook.
Employment
99.8%
Outcome
Graduate employment rate within 6 months of graduation, reflecting career preparation quality.
Intl Ratio
43.7%
Diversity
Percentage of international students and faculty, indicating global appeal and diversity.
Challenger (52 RP) — Strong research output significantly contributes to the high tier rating.

📰 News & Updates (AI Analyzed)Real-time

News2/17/2026

News: Complete Obama Presidency Oral History Archive Is Now Available - Columbia University

Complete Obama Presidency Oral History Archive Is Now Available  Columbia University...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/16/2026

News: Michelle Zhai Named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week - Columbia University Athletics

Michelle Zhai Named Ivy League Offensive Player of the Week  Columbia University Athletics...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/16/2026

News: Miles Franklin Named Ivy League Rookie of the Week - Columbia University Athletics

Miles Franklin Named Ivy League Rookie of the Week  Columbia University Athletics...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/15/2026

News: Wrestling Completes Perfect Ivy League Run - Columbia University Athletics

Wrestling Completes Perfect Ivy League Run  Columbia University Athletics...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/15/2026

News: Woke Columbia students and faculty rage over ICE recruiting on campus - New York Post

Woke Columbia students and faculty rage over ICE recruiting on campus  New York Post...

Impact: 0 RP
News2/14/2026

News: Lions Take Care of Business, Capture Share of Ivy League Crown - Columbia University Athletics

Lions Take Care of Business, Capture Share of Ivy League Crown  Columbia University Athletics...

Impact: 0 RP

Ranking Trend (5 Years)

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Score Breakdown

Research Impact (Citation)99.7
Reputation (QS)99.7
Teaching (THE)99.7
Employability99.8
Community Preference (Votes)0 Votes
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📊 About This Data

The Reputation Points (RP) determine the dynamic season ranking, combining the Base Composite Score with Community Votes and Live Event Impacts.

The Base Score is calculated using our proprietary methodology that combines data from three major ranking systems: QS World University Rankings (academic & employer reputation, citations per faculty), Times Higher Education (THE) (teaching, research, citations, industry income, international outlook), and ARWU (alumni & staff Nobel Prizes, highly cited researchers, publications).

Tier assignments are based on the RP score using a gamified system inspired by competitive gaming. Rankings and scores are for informational and educational purposes only. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most recent ranking publications. For official rankings, please visit the respective ranking organizations directly.