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Columbia University reviews

4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,409 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 5,409 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
5.0
Mar 2, 2026

Amazing place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Positive Work-Life Balance Positive Working Environment Opportunities to lead projects

Cons

Can be slow to change from standard norm Processes can be delayed as working with different units takes time

3.0
Feb 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative team environment with knowledgeable colleagues. Opportunities to learn cross-functional finance operations and improve analytical skills. Leadership generally supportive and approachable. Exposure to different projects helped broaden experience.

Cons

Some processes could be more streamlined and standardized. Communication between departments can occasionally cause delays. Workflows and systems sometimes feel manual and could benefit from automation or clearer documentation.

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