Cooper Union
College in New York City
Cooper Union Rankings
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, commonly known as Cooper Union or The Cooper Union and informally referred to, especially during the 19th century, as ‘the Cooper Institute,’ is a private college at Cooper Square on the border of the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Inspired in 1830 when Peter Cooper learned about the government-supported École Polytechnique in France, Cooper Union was established in 1859. The school was built on a radical new model of American higher education based on founder Peter Cooper’s fundamental belief that an education “equal to the best technology schools established” should be accessible to those who qualify, independent of their race, religion, sex, wealth or social status, and should be “open and free to all.”
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
2,447
Acceptance
16%
Graduation Rate
90%
Median SAT Score
1396
Median ACT Score
32
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$44,550
Fees (in-state)
$2,150
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $8,252 |
| 30K-48K | $9,215 |
| 48K-75K | $9,419 |
| 75K-110K | $18,403 |
| 110K+ | $33,544 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$68,600
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
1K
Under-Grads
1K
Graduates
0K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
7 East 7th Street,
New York NY
10003-7120
What is Cooper Union known for?
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Top areas of influence with degrees offered
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Influential People
Who are Cooper Union's Most influential alumni?
Cooper Union's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Engineering, and Communications. Cooper Union’s most academically influential people include Thomas Alva Edison, Daniel Libeskind, and Augustus Saint-Gaudens.