Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art

New York, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Cooper Union is a private institution established in 1859 with city setting located at New York. It is ranked 2nd in Regional Colleges North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, commonly referred to as Cooper Union, is located in New York’s East Village neighborhood. The institution is made up of three schools: the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, the School of Art and the Albert Nerken School of Engineering. All three schools are connected by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, which teaches a core curriculum to all students. Cooper Union has a number of student organizations, ranging from special interest groups, such as the Culinary Society and the Outdoors Club, to religious and performance groups. The school also fields several intercollegiate athletic teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, soccer and tennis.

#2 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Urban
Location New York, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1859
Selectivity High
Size Small
899 Undergraduates
Website http://www.cooper.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Engineering
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Engineering
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$69,122
Cost of Attendance
$15,087
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $46,820
Outstate Tuition Fee $46,820
Room and Board Fees $18,650
$36,641 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

22% (High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
TOEFL Waived if

studied for three or more years in English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Dec
01
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
05
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jan
08
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
31
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$49,738 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$47,962 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $69,122
61% Students with need received Financial Aid
46% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline May 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, CSS

Merit Scholarships

Not Available
Half Merit Tuition Scholarship
Total Worth $22,275
Eligibility all admitted students
Minimum Criteria must maintain a minimum 2.0 G.P.A.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline March 31

Other Scholarships

Students

899 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
95% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
64% Students graduate within 6 years