The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,550

2023 Average Net Price

$28,199

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

19.1%

1,790 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

983

97.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

80.3%

151 Graduates

About

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art were General Fine Studio Arts (46 degrees awarded), Architecture (30 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (27 degrees).

In 2023, 208 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. 46.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (66 degrees), 1.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (60 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is $44,550, which is $15,270 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 64 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is $44,550, which is $15,270 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,199.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,550

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was $44,550. The cost of tuition at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is $15,270 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,199

2023 Value

7.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,199. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art grew by 7.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,068

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was of $17,068 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.23% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 64 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received 1,790 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 19.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,790 applicants, 341 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 19.1% acceptance rate.

There were 983 students enrolled at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2023. 43% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an overall enrollment yield of 52.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

19.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

341

Accepted Out of 1,790

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was 19.1% (341 admissions from 1,790 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 22.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 19.3%, while admissions grew by 1.19%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

43%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

43% of enrolled first-time students at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art had a total enrollment of 983 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 957 students and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.1% Asian, 28.1% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6% Black or African American, 4.68% Two or More Races, 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.102% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (15.5%), followed by Asian Male (15.4%) and White Male (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (19.4%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Asian Female (8.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 983 students. The full-time enrollment at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 957 and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
306 enrolled students
White
276 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
116 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 31.1% Asian, 28.1% White, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6% Black or African American, 4.68% Two or More Races, 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.102% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 43 students (4.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 16 fewer women than men received degrees from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is asian (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (60 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is General Fine Studio Arts (46 degrees awarded), followed by Architecture (30 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (27 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (30 degrees awarded), Engineering (128 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Software developers (512,161 people), Other managers (409,727 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (377,103 people), Civil engineers (305,778 people), and Mechanical engineers (227,037 people).

The most specialized majors at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (30 degrees awarded), Engineering (128 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Architecture and Related Services (30 degrees awarded), Engineering (128 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (46 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Computer Systems Design (532,814 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (463,148 people), Construction (337,718 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (286,972 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (258,698 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Most Common (2023)

General Fine Studio Arts
46 degrees awarded
Architecture
30 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was General Fine Studio Arts with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

112

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 112 degrees were awarded to men at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, which is 1.17 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (96).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which is 2.36 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in General Fine Studio Arts, which is 3.6 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

83%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 64% of students graduating from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 83% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 9.93% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
66 degrees awarded
White
60 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is asian (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (60 degrees).

6.73% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Male
41 degrees awarded
White Male
37 degrees awarded
Asian Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is asian male (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (37 degrees).

Operations

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an endowment valued at nearly $908M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 54.8M (6.04%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art had a total salary expenditure of 89.1M. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art employs 26 Professors, 21 Assistant professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Male Professor (19), Female Assistant professor (15), and Female Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 40 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Endowment

$908M

2023 Endowment

0.43%

decline from 2022

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an endowment valued at about $908M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art declined 0.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $856M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.7M

2023 Salaries

7.02%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art paid a median of $32.7M in salaries, which represents 36.6% of their overall expenditure ($89.1M) and a 7.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.04% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art paid a total of $7.07M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art were Professor with 26 employees, Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 40 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Female Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

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