The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private nonprofit institution in New York, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 842 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $83,847 ten years after enrollment, which is 106% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 80.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $15,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.59x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,269 per year. The most popular programs include Fine Arts, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$83,847
Graduation Rate
80.7%
Median Debt
$15,000
Average Net Price
$13,269
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.58x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.59x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
842
Admission Rate
20.7%
Average SAT
1410
Retention Rate
91.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$46,820
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,820
Pell Grant Rate
27.9%
Federal Loan Rate
21.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$3,749
Income $30K–$48K
$6,904
Income $48K–$75K
$10,457
Income $110K+
$25,870

Student Demographics

Women
31.4%
White
27.3%
Black
6.4%
Hispanic
12.7%
Asian
31.2%
Two or More Races
7.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
74.6%

Accreditations

Programs (12)

Bachelor (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Fine Arts $24,920 46
Architecture Not reported 30
Civil Engineering $108,466 27
Electrical Engineering $139,068 26
Mechanical Engineering Not reported 24
Chemical Engineering $100,191 21
Engineering Not reported 6

Master (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Electrical Engineering Not reported 11
Civil Engineering Not reported 7
Chemical Engineering Not reported 4
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
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Program Level Completers
Mechanical Engineering Master 2

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