Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Admissions & Acceptance Rate

New York, New York
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 21% Undergraduates: 854

Key Highlights

653–748 / 642–753
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
28–34
ACT composite
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $28,199

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1410
31% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 653 705 748
Math 642 705 753

ACT Scores

8% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Composite 28 31 34
English 27 32 34
Math 26 31 34

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Considered if submitted

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Considered if submitted

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Required

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Required

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Required

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Not considered

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Not Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and we haven't found one published by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art itself, so we don't list an average GPA.

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate was 21% for fall 2024: it admitted 374 of 1,806 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (31% of them) scored 653–748 in Reading and Writing and 642–753 in Math. The median scores were 705 (Reading and Writing) and 705 (Math).

The middle 50% of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (8% of them) had composite scores of 28–34, with a median of 31.

Yes. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,199 a year at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

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