Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, The Cooper Union's acceptance rate is 22.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 54.30%. 818 men and 682 women applied to The Cooper Union and 162 men and 175 women students were accepted.
Among them, 73 men and 110 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at The Cooper Union.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,500 | 818 | 682 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 337 | 162 | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 183 | 73 | 110 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 22.47% | 19.80% | 25.66% | - | - |
| Yield | 54.30% | 45.06% | 62.86% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 89 students (49% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 27 students (15%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at The Cooper Union.
The median SAT score is 1,470 with 710 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 740 and the 25th percentile is 670. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 790 and 25th percentile is 720 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 35 and 25th percentile score of 31 at The Cooper Union. The median ACT math score is 33 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are very competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1390 | 1470 | 1530 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 670 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 760 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at The Cooper Union. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. The next table provides general admission information for applying to The Cooper Union.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | https://cooper.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://cooper.edu/admissions/applying-to-cu |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |