School Information

84.3
Total Enrollment 995
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

http://www.cooper.edu
7 East 7th Street, New York, New York 10003-7120
(212) 353-4000

Through outstanding academic programs in architecture, art and engineering, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art prepares talented students to make enlightened contributions to society. The College admits undergraduates solely on merit and awards full scholarships to all enrolled students. The institution provides close contact with a distinguished, creative faculty and fosters rigorous, humanistic learning that is enhanced by the process of design and augmented by the urban setting. Founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper, industrialist and philanthropist, The Cooper Union offers public programs for the civic, cultural and practicable enrichment of New York City.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 100.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $31,631), and 16% receive loans ($5,748 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $13,700. Off campus it is around $13,900.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is $16,742 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,387 people applied to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Of the applicants, 7.0% were admitted (9.0% male & 6.0% female ) and 78.0% accepted (80.0% male and 73.0% female)

Of the 902 undergraduate students at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (94.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 22.0% of the 93 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     44.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     94.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     83.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     83.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 212-353-4120
Admissions Office Email admissions@cooper.edu
Admissions Office Address The Cooper Union 30 Cooper Square, 8th Floor New York, NY 10003
Admissions Website http://cooper.edu/admissions-registrar/
Application Fee $65

In order to be accepted to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 710
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 770
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 700
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 29
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 33
ACT English (25th Percentile) 28
ACT English (75th Percentile) 32
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 33
 
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 28
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 28
Engineering 119 18
Chemical Engineering 28 1
Civil Engineering, General 26 5
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 26 6
Engineering, General 17
Mechanical Engineering 22 6
Visual and performing arts 55
Fine/Studio Arts, General 55
 
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