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Columbia University reviews

4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,406 total reviews)
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Lee C. Bollinger

60% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Columbia University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Columbia University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews
1.0
Apr 22, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The campus is in a good location.

Cons

Terrible administration; extremely hierarchical; stingy; faculty enmity; many dysfunctional departments; verbal abuse; late pay; hostile environment on the whole; no affordable dining on campus.

1.0
Apr 10, 2021

Postdoc

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Ivy League, Reputation of University

Cons

Chaotic management, ancient infrastructure which is falling apart, dirty offices without windows, expensive housing, low-end salaries

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