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Overview |
Cooper Union | |||
| Location | New York, NY | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 983 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | cooper.edu | |||
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Costs |
Cooper Union | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,550 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,550 | |||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $28,199 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,187 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
Cooper Union | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 1,790 | |||
| Admitted | 341 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 52.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | |||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 8, 2026 |
Academics |
Cooper Union | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Cooper Union | |||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,662 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $172 |
Diversity |
Cooper Union | |||
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| % Men | 6% | |||
| % Women | 2% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 32% | |||
| % Black | 3% | |||
| % Hispanic | 9% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | |||
| % International | 16% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 12% |
Students |
Cooper Union | |||
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| % In-State | 51% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | |||
Campus |
Cooper Union | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/