The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New York, NY
0 reviews

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Overview

Total enrollment

933

Location New York, New York
Website cooper.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art occupies several buildings in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood, with its main academic center housed in the distinctive modernist building at Cooper Square. Founded in 1859 by industrialist Peter Cooper, the institution established itself as one of the first colleges to offer a full-scholarship model for all admitted students, though this policy was modified in 2014. The private college maintains three specialized schools focusing on architecture, art, and engineering, with the engineering program particularly known for its rigorous admission standards. Cooper Union's academic facilities include specialized labs, studios, and workshops spread across its urban campus, while students typically secure their own housing in the surrounding neighborhoods as the institution does not maintain dormitories. The college operates at a highly selective level, accepting a limited number of students into each of its focused academic programs annually.

See my Chances for Admission

Ratings

Cooper Union is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

Learn how ratings are calculated

Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1295/1501
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 28/34
GPA 3.75

Acceptance Rate

20.7%

Applications Due Jan 8, 2027
Enrollment Rate 52.4%
Application Fee $75

Applicant Competition Very High

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,820

Costs for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$46,820
Books and Supplies		$1,800
Other Fees		$2,270
Room and Board		$19,090
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,276
Total One Year Cost		$72,256

View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

76% within 6 years

View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Engineering, Visual and Performing Arts, and Architecture. 58% of students major in Engineering, 31% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 11% in Architecture.