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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
2.0
Dec 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance and tuition and time off benefits. The access to University events and resources is also a plus. Pay is fine.

Cons

There’s a lack of unified vision, the University culture is very decentralized and different schools and departments operate very much on their own, creating a lot of confusion.

4.0
Dec 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Big university with a lot of resources, an environment that cultivates a love of learning.

Cons

It can be political and there is a lot of paperwork to get things done. Busy season (depending on your department) can be brutal.

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