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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Private

New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private very small school with roughly 842 undergraduates. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is selective, with an acceptance rate near 21%. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $139,068/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate21%
SAT range1295–1501
ACT range28–34
Undergrads842
Yield (admits who enroll)54%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$64,190
4-year grad rate81%
Median earnings, 10yr out$83,847

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans21%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out75%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$139,068/yr
Civil Engineering$108,466/yr
Chemical Engineering$100,191/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$24,920/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity170
Typical room charge$14,225
Typical board chargeNot reported

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York, NY admits approximately 21% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

Admitted students at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art typically score between 1295–1501 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

Admitted students at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art typically score between 28–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art cost?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's total cost of attendance is reported at $64,190 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art require students to live on campus?

No -- The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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