The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

    New York, NY · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1300–1500
    Median ~1400
    Acceptance rate
    21%
    Enrollment
    842
    ACT middle 50%
    28–34

    What the numbers say about The Cooper Union

    • The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 1300 to 1500. A planning score near or above 1540 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 21% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 81% completion rate and $83,847 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1400 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $46,820
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $46,820
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $83,847
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    81%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1300 and 1500. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1540 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1500 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1400 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1300 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to The Cooper Union's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX1250–151027%
    University of FloridaGainesville, FL1320–148024%
    University of GeorgiaAthens, GA1270–148038%
    Union CollegeSchenectady, NY1310–148044%
    Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PA1280–151029%
    Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus, OH1310–148061%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for The Cooper Union?

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1300–1500, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1540 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is The Cooper Union's acceptance rate?

    The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 21%.

    How much does it cost to attend The Cooper Union?

    Published tuition is approximately $46,820 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is The Cooper Union test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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