Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art
New York, NY · Private
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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art admitted 20.7% of applicants university-wide (374 of 1,806).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 20.7% | 374 | 1,806 |
| Men | 19.8% | 197 | 994 |
| Women | 21.8% | 177 | 812 |
Of 374 admitted students, 196 enrolled (52.4% yield).
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1295–1501
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–34
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $64,190/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,820 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,890 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $64,190/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $3,749 |
| $30k–48k | $6,904 |
| $48k–75k | $10,457 |
| $75k–110k | $16,682 |
| Over $110k | $25,870 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Cooper Union Need-Based Aid — Varies (Need Based)
- Cooper Union Scholarship — Half tuition (50% of published tuition charges) (Merit)
- Full-Tuition Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Cooper Union Need-Based Aid — Varies (Need Based)
- Cooper Union Scholarship — Half tuition (50% of published tuition charges) (Merit)
- Full-Tuition Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcripts (if any)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Counselor Evaluation
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Studio Test (Architecture)
- Hometest and Portfolio (Art)
- Supplemental Writing Questions (Engineering)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcripts (if any)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Counselor Evaluation
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Studio Test (Architecture)
- Hometest and Portfolio (Art)
- Supplemental Writing Questions (Engineering)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts).
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $83,847
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 81.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 92%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $15,000
- At graduation
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #78
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Engineering (58%), Visual & performing arts (30%).
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.