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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

New York, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,707

Acceptance Rate

19%

Graduation Rate

82%

Annual Tuition

$46,820

At a Glance

Total Students

891

Retention Rate

91%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

21%

Median Debt

$15,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private, non-profit institution in New York with a small student body of 891. The school has a selective admissions process, accepting just 19.1% of applicants. It boasts a high graduation rate of 82% and a strong retention rate of 91.3%. The annual in-state tuition is $46,820, and 20.8% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Cooper Union experience increasing earnings over time. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $30,990. After five years, median earnings increase to $39,707, and after ten years, they reach $83,847. The median debt for graduates is $15,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$31k

1 YEAR

$40k

5 YEARS

$84k

10 YEARS

Top 72% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Cooper Union alumni earn a median salary of $30,990. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $39,707. Ten years post-graduation, the median salary is $83,847. The median debt for graduates is $15,000.

Cooper Union has an 82% graduation rate and a 91.3% retention rate. The school has an acceptance rate of 19.1% and a student body of 891. The in-state tuition is $46,820, and 20.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

New York, New York

New York, NY 10003-7120

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is located in New York, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an acceptance rate of 19.1%.