The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

New York, NY

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

New York, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$49,096

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

50%

male

50%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

19%

acceptance rate

Accepted 341
Declined 1,449
Total Received 1,790
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Enrollment

901

undergraduate students

82

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private nonprofit institution that is known for its free tuition policy and its strong programs in art, architecture, and engineering. It is located on a campus in lower Manhattan, New York.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 983
Established in 1859
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Urban campus of five buildings in Manhattan (New York City population: 8,622,698). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
30 Cooper Square
New York, NY
10003

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
20%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
740
25th
680
75th
780
25th
720
75th
35
25th
33
75th
35
25th
32
75th
34
25th
33

Admissions Facts

Application fee $75
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 1 (November 1 early decision architecture)
Application deadline (final deadline) January 7
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 11 (architecture program)
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

19%

acceptance rate

Accepted 341
Declined 1,449
Total Received 1,790

Admissions Factors

Required

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Other
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$37,928

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $46,820
Housing $14,650
Additional fees $2,276
Books & supplies $1,800
Total $65,546
Average Financial Aid - $37,928
Total with Avg. Aid $27,618

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $535,688
State $209,734
Institutional $14,271,978
Other external $181,660
Total $15,199,060

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,000
Institutional $169,005
Other external $106,407
Total $276,412
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 212 353-4113
F: 212 353-4193
financialaid@cooper.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD yes
Chemical Engineering yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Engineering, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Fine Art
  2. Electrical Engineering
  3. Mechanical Engineering

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Independent study
  • Weekend College

983

total students

51%

in-state

49%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

92%

901
students

Female
50%
455

Male
50%
446

8%

82
students

Female
26%
21

Male
74%
61

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

899
students

Female
51%
455

Male
49%
444

0%

2
students

Female
0%
0

Male
100%
2

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Student Break-down

12%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
31%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
27%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

19

Transfer applicants enrolled

2%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: January 7

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 25
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Israel
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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