Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity87
Retention80
Graduation81
Earnings57
Diversity96
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
75%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
25%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture11%
Engineering55%
Visual and Performing Arts34%
Admissions
Getting into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
16%
Admission Rate
722
Median SAT Math
675
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)653–790
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)630–720
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
$47K
In-State Tuition
$47K
Out-of-State Tuition
$62K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $34K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
20%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$156
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $26K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 74% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
91%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 71% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 86% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 89% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 88% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 100% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89% | 48% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 57% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 83% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
93%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$72K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $72K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $80K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $53K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $65K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
845
Undergraduates
93%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
94
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 20% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 8% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|