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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

The Cooper Union

New York, New York 10003-7120

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Highly selective — top graduate earnings

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private urban institution in New York, New York. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1480.

A small campus of 891 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $83,847 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,478.

Established
1859
Type
Private college

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19%Acceptance
1480SAT Avg
891Students
9:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$83,847Earnings 10yr
$16,478Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate19.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1480

Reading & Writing
680740
Math
720780

ACT Score Range

Composite
3334

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

19.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1480

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,820
Room & Board$18,650
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$67,088
Average Net Price$16,478
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,188
$30–48K$8,563
$48–75K$12,057
$75–110K$11,674
$110K+$31,201

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,478

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,375

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (15)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
891
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Black 7%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 32%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.3%
Freshman Retention91.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,707
8 Years$57,789
10 Years$83,847

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,000
Men
$76,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#2
Washington Monthly
#1

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
1 mi(2 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
82 mi(142 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
189 mi(328 min)

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