Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Overview

Type
4-year • Private
Campus Life
Small • Urban
Average Per Year After Aid
$26K
SAT Range
1400–1520
Graduation Rate
83%

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a small, 4-year, private university. This coed college is located in a large city in an urban setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 19% and a graduation rate of 83%.

From the Institution

Through outstanding academic programs in architecture, art and engineering, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art prepares talented students to make enlightened contributions to society. In 2018 a set of institutional goals and strategic priorities were approved to prepare students to question and lead in a complex world; develop leading-edge models for higher education that consider the ethical, cultural, and environmental contexts and consequences of technical and creative discipline; lead by example to promote civil discourse and engagement on important civic issues and advance the fields of Architecture, Art, and Engineering and foster intersections of study and practice among them. These goals and Cooper Union's educational priorities are a culmination of many avenues of exploration, evaluation, and community input. They draw on internal and external assessments of the academic environment with the goal of furthering the high quality and dynamic educational experience that Cooper Union is known for. The institution provides close contact with a distinguished, creative faculty and fosters rigorous, humanistic learning that is enhanced by the process of design and augmented by the urban setting. The College admits undergraduates solely on merit and awards half scholarships to all enrolled students; need based aid is also available. Founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper, industrialist and philanthropist, The Cooper Union offers public programs for the civic, cultural and practicable enrichment of New York City.

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College Board Code

2097

Application Types Accepted

Common Application

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Important Dates

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January 5

Regular Application Due

March 31

Financial Aid Application Due

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