- Acceptance rate: 21% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 653–748 reading and writing, 642–753 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 28–34 composite
- Average net price: $28,199 a year (2022–23)
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art GPA requirements
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art acceptance rate
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admitted 374 of 1,806 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 21%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 653 | 705 | 748 |
| SAT Math | 642 | 705 | 753 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT English | 27 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 | 34 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1410 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
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.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
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 in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
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 Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
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).
What SAT scores do Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students have?
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).
What ACT scores do Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students have?
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.
Does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art accept AP credit?
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.
What is the average net price at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
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.
Sources
- College Navigator: The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).