Introduction
The founder of Cooper Union, Peter Cooper, had a vision to offer an education that was
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 86.4 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $66,313 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 34 / 1510 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 18 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 91% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 952 |
Academics
Cooper Union is comprised of these schools
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Admissions
Admission here is highly selective. Requirements for each school vary; however, all applicants must take the SAT or ACT, complete sixteen to eighteen high school academic credits, and graduate from an accredited secondary school. In addition, engineering applicants must take SAT Subject Tests in mathematics I or II and physics or chemistry. Applicants must also complete an application with essays that enable them to describe themselves to the admissions committee. Art and Architecture applicants must complete a home test that shows their unique abilities to the admissions committee.
Financial Aid
The school used to be completely tuition free, thanks to a full scholarship for each incoming student. However, that policy has changed and students will now receive half-tuition scholarships and must be responsible for paying the other half. Additional aid is provided to the neediest of students, so be sure to fill out a FAFSA and CSS Profile in order to be considered.
The financial aid counselors really help to ensure that students receive the most aid possible so that they can attend here without having to worry about how they will finance their education. In fact, almost half of the incoming freshmen receive financial aid, and a substantial number of upperclassman receive aid. Approximately one-quarter of the students work part time on campus, and some also work off campus.
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Housing
The residence hall, home mostly to freshmen, with a few upperclassmen, gives students their first opportunity to build a community at Cooper. Friendships start in the dorm and last a lifetime. Housing is apartment-style with three-, four-, and five-person apartments. The dormitory has a recreation room where many organizations hold meetings, a study lounge with the Hall and Resident Assistant offices, and a laundry room. Ethernet access is available in all the apartments. Resident Assistants with extensive training are available in an emergency, or simply to talk. During the first few weeks of the semester, RAs help bring out the community within the dorm, and try to foster that throughout the year with various activities and meetings.
Like a rite of passage, after the first year, most students move out of the dorm into apartments in the surrounding areas. Some students venture into Brooklyn or Queens. Living off campus affords students freedom, but not without many new added responsibilities. Having your own apartment, paying rent, electricity, and phone bills can be quite an adventure, and a lot of responsibility too! But, it is a growing experience, preparing oneself for the
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Athletics
Students play as hard on the field as they work in the labs and studios. Year after year, the school receives many accolades for its athletic programs; Cooper teams and players have been featured in the New York Times, ESPN Magazine
Traditions
The Great Hall,
Local Community
The school is located in the best city
Alumni
Students graduating from each school pursue different paths, but what
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