Why is Columbia University a world-class learning institution?

1. Location - New York City

1.1. Viewed to be the center of the world

1.1.1. Commerce

1.1.2. Governmental

1.1.3. International - UN

1.2. Easily Accessible

1.2.1. Transportation Hub

1.3. Desirable Location

2. Selective & Competitive

2.1. 7% acceptance rate

2.2. High Academic level

3. World Wide Influence & Scope

3.1. Known around the world!

3.2. Columbia houses Experts on various subjects

3.3. International programs

3.4. Lecturers & visitors from all subjects

3.5. Library & Publishing

3.6. Huge Athletic Team Following

4. Respected & Knowledgeable Faculty

4.1. Premier Research Instituion

4.1.1. Leader in many areas

4.1.1.1. Science

4.1.1.2. Business

4.2. Partner with other Universities

5. Diverse Students

5.1. Age

5.1.1. Continuing Education

5.1.2. Undergraduates

5.1.2.1. Many academic courses of Study

5.1.3. Graduate

5.1.3.1. Law

5.1.3.2. Business

5.1.3.3. Medical

5.1.3.4. Social Work

5.1.3.5. Arts & Sciences

5.1.3.6. Education

5.2. Diverse Demographics

5.2.1. Students from all over the world

5.2.2. Students from all over the USA

6. History of Success

6.1. Member of the Ivy League

6.2. 5th oldest College in the USA

6.3. Known for student activism

6.3.1. Protests

6.3.2. Political invovlvment

6.4. Prominent Alumni

6.4.1. Barrack Obama

6.4.2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

6.4.3. Art Garfunkel

6.4.4. Warren Buffet