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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

New York, NY, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, founded in 1859 in the East Village of Manhattan by Peter Cooper, is a top-ranked, all-honors college committed to making education fair and accessible to all. Every admitted undergraduate student is awarded a half-tuition scholarship. Comprised of three schools specializing in architecture, art, and engineering, The Cooper Union offers small, intimate classes organized around a culture of collaboration led by a faculty of teachers who are also leading practitioners in their fields. Throughout its history, Cooper has been a place where thinkers, builders, artists, activists, and dreamers have thrived and contributed to New York City and the world in large and small ways—being of this world and for this world.

Acceptance Rate:
22%
Average Net Price:
$25,005
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
33
Average SAT Composite
1430

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$25,005
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$46,820
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$46,820
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$18,650
Books and Supplies
$1800
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,481
$30k - $48k
$7,519
$48k - $75k
$12,314
$75k - $110k
$14,853
$110k+
$29,592
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
97%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$39,305
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,546
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$36,396

 

Students receiving state aid
14%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3311
Students receiving federal aid
69%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,546
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$60,244
$30k - $48k
$59,314
$48k - $75k
$56,606
$75k - $110k
$46,320
$110k+
$34,175
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$26,480,560
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,138,421

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,310
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143
Students receiving federal loans
20%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,128
Average Other Loans Per Year
$29,661

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
22%
Acceptance Rate
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1500
Students Applied
16%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
16
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 5May 1
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
42%
Out-Of-State Students
36%
15%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 33
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1430
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
720
75th
790
Reading
25th
670
75th
740
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
73%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
4%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
51
Top 25%
85
Top 50%
99

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 212-353-4120
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
958
Total Number of Undergrads
899
0
100
66%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
79%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
71%
20-39 Students
26%
40-99 Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
7

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
49%
 US National: 44%
51%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
42%
Out-Of-State Students
36%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
41
Countries Represented
29
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
31%
Hispanic
12%
White
28%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
12
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
20%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
20%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$68,600
Top 5 Cities
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Boston
Philadelphia
Top 5 Employers
The Cooper Union
Con Edison
Google
Bloomberg LP
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Engineering
Education
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$143

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
I think the small class sizes will ensure maximum teacher/student interactions
Suhaibu from St.thomas, VI
Can be challenging even to the smartest person.
It's a small school so literally everyone knows each other after a while.
The academic opportunities are endless
John from Brooklyn, NY
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