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Columbia University reviews

4.0

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,431 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 5,431 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
Oct 28, 2025

Great place

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone wants to succeed and want you to do your best.

Cons

Nepotism, favoritism, perfectionism - all the isms

4.0
Oct 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I found mentor that are really passionate and also allow you to do what your interested.

Cons

The hiring process can be hard and slow, esp if you not a student. There is a hiring freeze right now. they are pretty stingy.

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