Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	170
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	15%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	83%

Located in New York, New York, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 15%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

14.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,820

Cost of attendance at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,820

Cost of attendance at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received on average $38,212 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$38,212

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	63	29%	$5,484	$345,485
Other Federal Grant	145	67%	$3,954	$573,358
State Grant/Scholarships	40	18%	$2,661	$106,455
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	217	100%	$35,079	$7,612,210
Total Grant & Scholarships	217	100%	$38,212	$8,292,023

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students is 83.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 90.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.4%.

83.4%

asian 88.1% 37 students
African American 66.7% 4 students
white 89.0% 65 students
unknown 93.3% 14 students
hispanic 66.7% 16 students
International Students 78.7% 37 students
Mixed Race 81.8% 18 students

Service Offerings

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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