- Following 725
- Followers 493.2K
- Engagement 0.68%
- Avg likes 3.9K
- Avg comments 15
About Columbia University
Columbia University (@columbia) is a College & university creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. The account has 493,185 followers and 3,763 published posts. Recent posts average 3,874 likes and 15 comments, an engagement rate of 0.68%.
An audience of 493.2K puts Columbia University in the mid-tier, between 100,000 and 1 million followers. Set against 725 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 680 followers per account Columbia University follows. Columbia University carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Columbia University under College & university, with Education & Career as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for Columbia University runs to 18 words across 4 lines. The bio tags #ColumbiaUniversity. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Columbia University dates from May 2026.
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3,763 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Columbia University, 6 are carousels, 3 are videos and 1 is a single image. That mix leans toward carousels. With 3,763 posts published, Columbia University's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark. Against the audience, that is roughly 131 followers for each post published. Columbia University also keeps 8 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 69 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include columbiauniversity, congratulations, class, graduates and commencement. The captions tag #columbiauniversity, #columbia2026, #spsgrad, #classof2026 and #graduationday.
On May 15, graduates gathered with faculty, family, and friends to celebrate a milestone defined by hard work, perseverance, and achievement. Across two ceremonies, we honored students whose journeys reflect the spirit of innovation, leadership, and lifelong learning that defines the SPS community.
Our latest photo essay captures the memorable moments from a day filled with pride, celebration, and new beginnings.
#SPSGrad #ClassOf2026 #GraduationDay
“The world you’re stepping into is so different than when you were applying to school,” Dean Costis Maglaras told the graduates during today's ceremonies. “But at Columbia Business School, we embrace the future with curiosity.”
This morning, graduates in the MS and PhD programs heard from Distinguished Speaker Deepak Narula ’89, founder & co-CIO of Metacapital Management. And in the afternoon, graduates in the MBA and EMBA programs heard from Cyrus Massoumi ’03, founder of Dr. B and.
“No AI model will tell you what kind of life is worth wanting,” Narula told the Class of 2026. “Real learning happens when we are faced with adversity.”
And Massoumi advised: “Do not mistake change for failure. Sometimes change is an invitation. Start again, build again, and refine your formula."
Congratulations to Omar Besbes, the Vikram S. Pandit Professor of Business, Professor of Professional Practice Brett House, and Associate Professor Daniel Guetta on being named this year's faculty award recipients.
Today's student speakers included:
• Carl Blaine Horton ’26 PhD
• Zachary Costa, CPA ’25 MS
• Alexandra Garcia ’26 EMBA-NY
• Nathan Simantob ’26 MBA
Congratulations to this year's graduating class—be sure to visit us again soon!
📷 1926 archival #ColumbiaPhotoOfTheWeek courtesy #ColumbiaUniversity
Tap our bio link to learn more about Columbia’s Commencement history.
Congratulations, #Columbia2026! #ColumbiaUniversity
Get excited to celebrate #Columbia2026 by taking a look back at these grads from the past.
📷 #ColumbiaUniversity
With Columbia Class Day ceremonies beginning Friday, it’s time to get excited for Commencement, happening on May 20. Visit the link in our bio for everything you need to know to celebrate #Columbia2026, including ceremony information, special speakers and honorands, and details on Columbia’s lighting of the. #ColumbiaUniversity
Congratulations once again to the WBIT champions, Coach Megan L. Griffith (CC’07) for guiding the team, Dean Josef Sorett, and all the players whose dedication and teamwork inspire the Columbia community.✨
📷 Bruce Gilbert #ColumbiaUniversity
On May 20, Columbia University will confer honorary degrees and the University Medal for Excellence during its University Commencement proceedings. Congratulations to all our extraordinary honorands.✨
🔹 Jon Batiste, Doctor of Music
🔹 Michael L. Lomax (GSAS’72), Doctor of Laws
🔹 Michael Novak (GS’09), University Medal For Excellence
🔹 Amanda Peet (CC’94), Doctor of Humane Letters
🔹 George Stephanopoulos (CC’82), Doctor of Laws
🔹 Harriet Zuckerman (GSAS’65), Doctor of Letters
Visit the link in our bio to read more about this year’s honorees. #ColumbiaUniversity
Be on the lookout for future blood and bone marrow drives across our campuses, where your donation could help save a life. #ColumbiaUniversity
⬇️ Give a #shoutout to your mom or like-a-mom in the comments 💙
🔹 Ava Kamdem (GS’25)
🔹 Fitri Mayang Sari (SIPA’23)
🔹 Miniya Nefertari (SPS’25)
🔹 Sophia Spiegel (CC’22) 📷 Eileen Barroso
🔹 Michely Hamilton-Bent (GS’26)
🔹 Xiaozhu Zhong (LAW’22)
🔹Jalaladdin (SIPA’50) 😉
#ColumbiaUniversity
Columbia University's engagement
Columbia University's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.68%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 147 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 258 to 1, with 3,874 likes and 15 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.
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0.68%
- Avg likes
- 3.9K
- Avg comments
- 15
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 147
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Who is Columbia University?
Columbia University (@columbia) is a College & university creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. Columbia University carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Columbia University runs to 18 words across 4 lines.
How many followers does Columbia University have?
Columbia University has 493,185 followers on Instagram (493.2K). Set against 725 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 680 followers per account Columbia University follows. With 3,763 posts published, Columbia University's archive runs well past the 2,000 mark.
What is Columbia University's engagement rate?
Columbia University's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.68%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 147 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 258 to 1, with 3,874 likes and 15 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.
What does Columbia University post about on Instagram?
Flinque files Columbia University under College & university, with Education & Career as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Columbia University, 6 are carousels, 3 are videos and 1 is a single image. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Columbia University repeatedly use the words columbiauniversity, congratulations, class, graduates and commencement. Columbia University's captions carry hashtags such as #columbiauniversity, #columbia2026 and #spsgrad. Columbia University writes those captions mainly in English. The bio tags #ColumbiaUniversity. Columbia University keeps 8 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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Columbia University's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 5 external sites, and a free Flinque account opens those links. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist Columbia University and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.
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