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The admitted class · 2024

What it took to get in

Acceptance rate

20.7%

SAT middle 50%

1295–1501

ACT middle 50%

28–34

Testing

optional

49% submitted an SAT

Graduation rate

81%

within six years

Reported by the college

What The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art actually reads

Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.

  • Very important

    The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations

  • Considered

    Looked at, but not decisive on its own.

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Work experience

  • Not considered

    Reported as playing no part in the decision.

    • Legacy

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.

Real cost · 2024 data

What families actually pay

The sticker price is $64,190, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art by family income, after grants and scholarships:

  • Under $30k$3,749
  • $30k–$48k$6,904
  • $48k–$75k$10,457
  • $75k–$110k$16,682
  • Over $110k$25,870

U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.

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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admissions, answered

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 20.7% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).

What SAT score do you need for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1295 and 1501. A score above 1501 clears the 75th percentile; below 1295, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.

Is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art test-optional?

Yes, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.

What does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art look for in an application?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.

How much does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art actually cost?

Sticker price is $64,190, but the average family pays $13,269 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $3,749 per year on average.

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