Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Columbia University.
Columbia requires all undergraduate students to live on campus except in exceptional circumstances. The residential system is integral to undergraduate life.
First-Year Housing: All first-year students live in designated residence halls on or near campus. Housing assignments are made by the Housing Office.
Upperclass Housing: Returning students participate in a lottery-based housing selection process each spring. On-campus housing options include dormitories and residential spaces in various locations.
Residential Communities: Columbia offers themed residential options, residential colleges, and special-interest housing communities that students can apply to.
New York, NY
Private Research University
30,021 total students
23 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Morningside Heights Housing | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Graduate Housing — Grad Towers | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Carman Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Furnald Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| John Jay Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Wallach Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Wien Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Broadway Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| East Campus | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Hogan Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| McBain Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Plimpton Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| River Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ruggles Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Schapiro Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Woodbridge Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| 600 West 113th Street | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Harmony Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| 47 Claremont Avenue | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Watt Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Lenfest Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| FSL Brownstone Houses | — | — | — | 0 |
Year-specific advice for Columbia University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:
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