PrivateUrbanThe Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
The Cooper Union
New York, New York 10003-7120
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding and early history The Cooper Union was founded in 1859 by American industrialist Peter Cooper, one of the richest businessmen in the United States.
- •2005 Cooper's dream was to give talented young people the one privilege he lacked: a good education from an institution which was "open and free to all".
- •In 1883, a five-year curriculum in chemistry was added as an alternative to the applied science (engineering) program.
- •A daytime engineering college was added in 1902, thanks to funds contributed by Andrew Carnegie.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1480
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
79.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,375
Academics
Programs (15)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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