r/columbia is a subreddit with 53k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for a roommate, looking for a sublet, struggling, columbia, and college, and they frequently recommend/review health insurance, food truck, and books.
The unofficial subreddit of Columbia University and the Morningside Heights community in New York, NY.
Popular Themes in r/columbia
#1
Advice Requests
: "Columbia New Student Tips — Study Edition (AI Tools, Class Participation, Free Resources, Academic Integrity)"
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How should I choose an off-campus insurance plan for Columbia? Looking for real waiver experiences 🙏"
3 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "[UPDATE] The better LionDine now has around 2300 users; looking for people who want to help grow it out further"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/columbia
#1
Looking For A Roommate
9 posts
#2
Looking For A Sublet
8 posts
#3
Struggling
7 posts
#4
Columbia
6 posts
#5
College
: "Sep 18 is Columbia College's last day to drop a Core course, not just the add deadline"
5 posts
#6
Summer Sublet
5 posts
#7
Looking For A Summer Sublease
4 posts
#8
Hate
3 posts
#9
Worst
3 posts
#10
Sublease
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/columbia
Health Insurance
6 reviews
#1
Essential Plan
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#2
New York State of Health
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Simpler Health
4.0★ from 1 review
Food Truck
3 reviews
#1
Hotpot Food Truck
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Hooda Halal
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Mexican Food Truck
5.0★ from 1 review
Books
1 review
#1
Clio
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/columbia
#1
campus tips
: "Returning to campus after losing a parent — how to connect with people/groups as a slightly older student (26)?"
17 posts
#2
academic tips
: "Just curious to know, how is Columbia's Masters in Management science and engineering ( MS&E) program??"
16 posts
#3
advising
: "Coffee in dining halls"
8 posts
#4
housing
: "Interview about issues with grad housing at Columbia?"
8 posts
#5
campus
: "Sign the Petition to Reopen the Gates!"
6 posts
#6
sports
: "TWO SLEEPS UNTIL COLUMBIA FOOTBALL!"
4 posts
#7
do you even go here?
: "Why?"
3 posts
#8
campus events
: "Club fair?"
3 posts
#9
pro tip
: "How scholars write"
3 posts
#10
administrative tips
: "How can I see the doctors in person?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/columbia
Yearly
+5k members(11.5%)
Similar Subreddits to r/columbia
r/college
2.9M members
1.1% / yr
r/columbiamo
40k members
17.4% / yr
r/fsu
46k members
22.6% / yr
r/studydotcom
7k members
39.0% / yr
r/uAlberta
58k members
12.5% / yr
r/UBreddit
34k members
16.0% / yr
r/UCDavis
64k members
18.1% / yr
r/UCSD
117k members
14.5% / yr
r/ufl
64k members
13.6% / yr
r/uichicago
38k members
28.6% / yr
About
GummySearch helps people research Reddit communities by organizing activity, growth, themes, and post-level signals into one place.
This page gives a focused view of r/columbia, including current member size, discussion patterns, product reviews, and related communities to explore.
This data is synced periodically so insights stay current and useful for ongoing research.
Last updated: September 20, 2026