More selective than 92% of New York colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $64,190. College Scorecard.
Higher than 87% of New York colleges we cover and 90% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 88% of New York colleges we cover and 94% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,790 applicants, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admitted 341 and 180 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1295–1501 on the SAT or 28–34 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
What The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in New York. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,749 | $16,383 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,904 | $30,170 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $10,457 | $45,697 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $16,682 | $72,900 | 1.5 years |
| $110k+ | $25,870 | $113,052 | 2.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (55% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($83,847) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $49,214 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art majors, earnings & careers
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers 8 bachelor's majors across 3 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 6
- Arts & Design · 1
- Science & Math · 1
Highest-earning majors at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $139,068 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $108,466 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $100,191 | — |
| Studio Art | $24,920 | $16,805 |
Quick list of all 8 majors
- Architecture—
- Astronomy and Astrophysics—
- Chemical Engineering$100,191
- Civil Engineering$108,466
- Electrical Engineering$139,068
- Engineering—
- Mechanical Engineering—
- Studio Art$24,920
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Chemical Engineering → Chemical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.7% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Civil Engineering → Civil engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in New York
Overall prices in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $2,971. Housing costs 49% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 50 inches of rain a year, 30 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (relatively high); river flooding (very high); heat wave (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, New York County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
New York County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art with similar schools
Similar private colleges in New York by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 21% | $13,269 | 81% | $83,847 | This school |
| Skidmore College | 21% | $32,297 | 83% | $69,363 | |
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy | 24% | $41,416 | 72% | $26,975 | |
| Webb Institute | 14% | $73,043 | 88% | — | |
| Vassar College | 19% | $39,343 | 91% | $71,366 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art would cost you $19,028 less per year than Skidmore College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$20,470).
- Skidmore College gives aided families $2,052 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | Skidmore College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $46,820 | $67,290 | −$20,470 |
| Books & supplies | $1,800 | $1,300 | +$500 |
| Housing & meals | $18,650 | $17,340 | +$1,310 |
| Personal & travel | $2,276 | $1,600 | +$676 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,356 | −$2,260 | −$3,096 |
| Sticker price | $64,190 | $85,270 | −$21,080 |
| Average grants | −$50,921 | −$52,973 | +$2,052 |
| You pay | $13,269 | $32,297 | −$19,028 |
“+” means The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
What is the The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art acceptance rate?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art accepts 21% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 341 of 1,790 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1295–1501 on the SAT or 28–34 on the ACT.
How much does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $64,190 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,269 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $3,749 and families earning $110k+ pay $25,870.
How much do The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art graduates earn?
Former The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students earn a median $83,847 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art graduation rate?
81% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 92% return for their second year.
How long does a The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art costs about $45,697 after grants ($10,457 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $83,847 ten years after starting, $49,214 more than high school graduates in New York ($34,633), so the cost is repaid in under 1 year of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-cooper-union-for-the-advancement-of-science-and-art (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).