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Overview

Cooper Union
Location New York, NY
Setting Large City
Enrollment 958
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website cooper.edu
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Costs

Cooper Union
Tuition (In State) $44,550
Tuition (Out of State) $44,550
Room & Board $18,226
Avg Net Price $26,194
Avg Grant Aid $39,305
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Cooper Union
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,500
Admitted 337
Acceptance Rate 22.5%
Enrolled % 54.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.75
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 31/35
SAT Range 1390/1530
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 8, 2025

Academics

Cooper Union
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Engineering (58%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (31%)
  • Architecture (11%)

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
% Men 51%
% Women 49%
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
% In-State 42%
% Out-of-State 48%

Campus

Cooper Union
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan No
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/