New York, NY

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New York, NY.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

21% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,806 applied, 374 accepted, and 196 enrolled in The Cooper Union.
95 men and 101 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,410 SAT, 31 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,410 and ACT score is 31. The SAT score of 1410 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total129514101501
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing653705748
Math642705753
ACT Score
Composite283134
Math263134
English273234
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $46,820 for undergraduate programs and $28,556 for graduate programs.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

892 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $37,928.
For freshmen, 195 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $39,187.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 933 students enrolled The Cooper Union in 2025.
By gender, 457 men and 476 women students are enrolled.
There are 854 undergraduate and 79 graduate students.
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12 Major Programs

  • 5 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of The Cooper Union is 81%.
The retention rate is 92% for full-time and 92% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
92%
Students to Faculty Ratio
8 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 216 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for The Cooper Union and the average faculty salary is $129,669. The studetns to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
There are 438 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $109,333.
Number of Faculties
216
Average Faculty Salary
$129,669
Number of Staffs
438
Average Staff Salary
$109,333

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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