The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

New York, NY
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Acceptance Rate
19%
Enrollment
891
Graduation Rate
80%
Student-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$83,847
Retention Rate
91%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)14001520
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3334
136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$46,820
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,820
Avg Net Price
$16,478
Room & Board
$18,650
Total COA
$67,088
Median Debt
$15,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,188
$30,001–48,000
$8,563
$48,001–75,000
$12,057
$75,001–110,000
$11,674
$110,001+
$31,201
Pell Grant Rate: 28%
Federal Loan Rate: 21%

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Sticker Price$65,470
Estimated Net Price$16,478 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
80%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$83,847
Retention Rate
91%
Median Debt
$15,000

Top Programs

Engineering
57.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
25.6%
Architecture
16.7%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Fine and Studio Arts61$22,205
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering37
Mechanical Engineering28
Civil Engineering27
Chemical Engineering21
Architecture15
Engineering, General6

Demographics

Men 49%Women 51%
White
28.0%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
12.7%
Asian
31.5%
Two or More
4.8%
International
12.1%

Application Info

Deadlines

REA2026-01-05
App Fee (Domestic)$75
App Fee (International)$75
3 required essays
Required

The Cooper Union is a small, highly specialized, and academically challenging school in New York City. Beyond these traits, what specific aspects of our community and resources excite you? In what ways are you inspired to contribute to and benefit from our learning community?

Required

What drives your interest in pursuing your chosen major (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science)? How do you envision engaging with Cooper‘s labs, research opportunities, and faculty?

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If you were to give a 30-minute lecture on a specific topic to an audience, what would your topic be and why? Why does this topic interest you, and what do you want others to understand or appreciate about it?

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.