skip to main content

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

4:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

No Information for this section

cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$46,820

Out of state

$46,820
Graduate

In state

$40,620

Out of state

$40,620

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 69.0% $3,546
State/local grants 14.0% $3,311
Institutional grants 100.0% $36,396
Loans 20.0% $8,310

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$18,226 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,800 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,276 per year

Pay For College with ROTC

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn More About ROTC

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

No Information for this section

Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Chemical Engineering
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

No Information for this section

Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
22.47%
  • Apply 1,500
  • Accepted 337
  • Attend 183

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$75
Graduate
$75

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
720-790
ACT Composite
31-35
SAT Reading
670-740
No Information for this section

Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
49%
Male Students
51%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Asian30.48%
  2. Caucasian28.39%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities18.48%
  4. Hispanic/Latino11.8%
  5. Not Specified6.05%
  6. Black4.8%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

968

Undergraduate students

892

Graduate students

76

Full Time Students
98%
Part Time Students
2%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
No Information for this section