Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, NY
867
Students
47,735
Avg. Financial Aid
Most Selective
Admission Difficulty
13%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a Comprehensive institution located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
30 Cooper Square
New York, NY 10003
United States
New York, NY 10003
United States
Contact
Ms. Adrianne Greth
Associate Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@cooper.edu
Phone: 212-353-4121
Fax: 212-353-4342
Associate Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@cooper.edu
Phone: 212-353-4121
Fax: 212-353-4342
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Fine/studio Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,574
Applied
336
Accepted
867
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,177
Females Applied
114
Females Accepted
10%
Male Admissions
1,397
Males Applied
222
Males Accepted
16%
Applying
75
Application Fee
3.75
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 3.5 Interview 3 recommendations Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 2 recommendations |
| Other requirements: | Portfolio for art, studio test for architecture |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 8th | March 31st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 31st | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | January 8th | March 31st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 683 | 650 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 660 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 28 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
44,550
Fees
1,800
Full-time student fees
12,638
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
47,735
Avg. Financial Aid Package
46,706
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
26,933
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,529
Avg. Loan Aid
24,338
Avg. Grant Aid
25,221
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
76%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
39%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
867
Total undergrad students
20%
International Students
50%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.92% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.11% |
| White or Caucasian | 30.33% |
| Asian | 19.84% |
| Two or more races | 7.38% |
| Other | 9.46% |
Gender
Male (65.4%)
Female (34.6%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 20% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Festival, Pro Musica Jam and Cultural Show and Food Festival
Fall Festival, Pro Musica Jam and Cultural Show and Food Festival
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
More services
health referrals, career services
health referrals, career services
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
South Asian Society, Pro Musica, Chinese Student Association, Drama Society and Outdoors Club; Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
South Asian Society, Pro Musica, Chinese Student Association, Drama Society and Outdoors Club; Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
security guards
security guards
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
|
No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
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No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
|
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
|
No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
|
No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
|
No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
|
No |
Faculty
206
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 57
Part-time - 149
Male - 143
Female - 63