The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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The private four-year college in New York City focuses on architecture, fine and studio arts, astronomy and astrophysics, and engineering fields including general, chemical, civil, electrical, electronics and communications, and mechanical engineering. Admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of about 21%.

Credit: The Cooper Union/Photo by Kathryn Gamble
At a glance At a glance
LocationThe location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
LocationAt a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
New York, NY
Type4-year, Private Nonprofit
SizeSmall
Admissions Admissions
Undergraduate EnrollmentThe number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
Undergraduate EnrollmentAdmissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
842
Acceptance Rate21%
Test ScoresConsidered, but not required
SAT Reading653-748
SAT Math642-753
ACT28-34
Costs Costs
Average Annual CostAverage annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
Average annual costCosts
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
$12,999
Median earnings$75,729
Median total debt after graduation$19,500
Students receiving federal loans21%
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Areas of Study Areas of Study
Areas of StudyInstructional programs offered by this school.
Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
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- Architecture
- Architectural Sciences and Technology
- Engineering, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Fine and Studio Arts
Academics Academics
Graduation RateThe percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
Graduation RateAcademics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
85%
Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education's College Scorecard