The Cooper Union will provide the highest quality education in the disciplines of art, design, architecture, engineering and related studies, to those gifted students who may most benefit from its academic scholarships, location, size, and supportive environment, and, in addition, will offer relevant programs to its various publics.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Recommendations (Recommended), Formal demonstration of competencies (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
600
700
SAT Math
640
770
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
29
32
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$28,950
$31,500
$33,050
Books and supplies
$1,400
$1,400
$1,400
Room and board (on campus)
$9,180
$9,360
$13,500
Room and board (off campus)
$12,500
$13,600
$13,900
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (212) 353-4111
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 100%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,003
State/Local Grants: $2,234
Institutional Grants: $31,500
Student Loans: $2,639
