19.1%
Acceptance Rate
80.3%
Graduation Rate
$83,847
Avg. Alumni Salary
891
Students

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition $46,820
Out-of-State Tuition $46,820
Average Net Price (After Aid) $16,478
This is the average amount students pay after financial aid.
Average net price after aid: $16,478

Admissions Requirements

SAT Score (Average)
Required for admission
1480

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Men 49.4%
Women 50.6%
Ethnicity Distribution
White 28.0%
Asian 31.5%
Hispanic 12.7%
Black 6.5%
First Generation Students 18.6%

Available Programs

Engineering Bachelor
Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor

Academic Departments

Department Name Degree Level
Engineering Bachelor
Arts Bachelor

University Overview

Written by the Find College in USA editorial team using federal education data. Editorial policy · Our team

Overview

If you are researching Private colleges in NY, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art deserves a data-first look before you request information from the school. Reported acceptance rate is approximately 19.1%, which signals a selective admissions process. Federal outcome data shows a graduation rate near 80.3%. Enrollment is about 891 students, giving the campus a smaller, community-focused feel.

Tuition, aid, and value

For The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, published sticker prices include in-state tuition around $46,820 and out-of-state / international tuition around $46,820 per year (before fees, housing, and books). After typical grant aid, the average net price reported to the Department of Education is about $16,478. International students usually pay out-of-state rates unless a specific waiver applies.

Among graduates tracked in federal earnings data, median alumni salary is about $83,847 ten years after entry — useful context, not a guarantee of individual outcomes.

Academics and student life

Notable undergraduate areas include Engineering and Arts. Campus setting in New York, NY shapes internships, housing costs, and day-to-day student life — compare with similar schools in NY using our state and program browse tools.

International students

International applicants should budget for out-of-state tuition, living costs, and visa-related fees. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art may offer SEVP-certified status (confirm on the official site before applying). Use our F-1 visa guide alongside the university's international student office for current requirements.

Profile compiled from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; last reviewed by the Find College in USA editorial team. Always confirm deadlines and costs on the official university website.

Data transparency: Tuition, acceptance, and outcome figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard unless noted. Find College in USA is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institutions listed.

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