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Overview

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of New York City, New York, United States. Established in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (Cooper) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Cooper provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 167-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 10-19%. It is considered an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Cooper also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Control Typeprivate

Entity

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

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Acronym Cooper
Founded 1859
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Colours Maroon and gold
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Location

Address 7 East 7Th Street
New York City
10003-7120 New York
United States
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Phone Number (212) 353 4100
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Fax Number (212) 353 4271
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Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1946


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
  • National Association for Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's academic range and degree level offering.



The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.



The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro)
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Admission Selection Admission Selection

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Admission Office Admission Office

30 Cooper Square, Suite 300
New York City 10003-7183
(212) 353 4120


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Size and Profile

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Size and Profile


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Control Type Control Type

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Entity Type Entity Type

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Campus Setting Campus Setting

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Library University Library

Yes Visit The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Library
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 54,464 physical volumes, 86,799 physical media and 61 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 170 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Services


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported
This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Organisational Structure

The academic structure of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
  • Albert Nerken School of Engineering
  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Irwin S Chanin School of Architecture
  • School of Art

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Memberships and Affiliations

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
  • National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
  • Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)
  • Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU)
  • College Board
  • Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art public or private?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art profit or non-profit?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in terms of enrollment?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in terms of academic staff?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art a coeducational institution?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art use?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art affiliated with?

None.

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admit international students?

Yes.

What is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate and admission policy?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Cooper?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Cooper located?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is located in New York City, New York, United States. Address: 7 East 7Th Street.

Is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Cooper accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1946).

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offer financial aid?

Yes

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art have a university library?

Yes Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 54,464 physical volumes, 86,799 physical media and 61 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 170 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offer career services?

Yes

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offer distance learning?

Not reported This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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