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Overview

Founded in 1859, 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 (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (Cooper) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (Cooper) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 165-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Cooper also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

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

University Profile

Name
Acronym Cooper
Founded 1859
Colours Maroon and gold
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Campus 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 Phone Number +1 (212) 353 4100
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Fax Number +1 (212) 353 4271

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at 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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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


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

Has The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art a selective admission policy? Yes, 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 range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


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 Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


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

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

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 an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


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.


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.


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

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


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

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

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

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

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

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


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 accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1946


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • 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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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