Admission Result | Columbia University MS in Data Science (Fall 2026)

We are proud to share an admission outcome to the M.S. in Data Science program at Columbia University (Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science) for Fall 2026.

This program has become one of the most competitive data science master’s degrees in the U.S. In recent cycles, even applicants admitted to peer institutions such as Brown, UChicago, NYU, and CMU have faced rejection from Columbia Data Science.

What distinguished this successful application was not credentials alone, but alignment:

• A clear and well-justified motivation for Data Science

• Strong program fit with Columbia Engineering

• A coherent academic-to-career narrative beyond graduation

📌 Important note on enrollment decisions

Admitted students are required to submit a non-refundable $4,000 enrollment deposit within two weeks of receiving the offer. This often requires making a strategic decision before all other admissions results are released—an increasingly common reality at top-tier U.S. graduate programs.

Congratulations to the admit on this outstanding result.From admission onward, informed decision-making becomes the next critical step.