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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

New York, NY·Private·~21% acceptance

Located in New York, NY, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private university. It is highly selective, admitting about 21% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $13,269 per year. About 81% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $83,847 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$13,269/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $64,190
Aid cuts ~$50,921/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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RD
Jan 5

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Admissions
GPA range3.48–4
SAT (middle 50%)1295–1501
ACT (middle 50%)28–34
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
81%
graduation rate
92%
freshman retention
$39,707
median earnings, 6yr
$83,847
median earnings, 10yr
How Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reads an application

What Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admits about 21% of applicants.
How much does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art cost?
At The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, the average net price after aid is about $13,269 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $64,190 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1295–1501 on the SAT and 28–34 on the ACT.
What are The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's application deadlines?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's deadline is Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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