More difficult to get into Columbia Engineering than Columbia College?

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Some people told me that this year (class of 2019) Columbia Engineering’s acceptance rate might be lower than Columbia College’s acceptance rate. Last year the exact numbers were 6.8 % for Columbia College and 7.4% for Columbia Engineering (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/opir/abstract/opir_admissions_history_1.htm). Does anyone know whether this is true?

I was just curious as I am planning to apply as a transfer applicant to Columbia Engineering next year…

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The acceptance rates for transfer applicants are not the same as for regular applicants. I think it is generally considered more difficult to get into SEAS as the applicant pool is more focused and competitive than at the college.