Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,550

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$25,005

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.64%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

17.5%

2,358 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

887

94.1% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

79.4%

170 Graduates

About

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art were General Fine Studio Arts (61 degrees awarded), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (37 degrees), and Mechanical Engineering (28 degrees).

In 2020, 238 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. 31.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (63 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is $44,550, which is $16,150 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is $44,550, which is $16,150 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,005.

In 2020, 98% of undergraduate students attending Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,550

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was $44,550. The cost of tuition at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is $16,150 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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Average Net Price

$25,005

2020 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,005. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art grew by 11.8%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,319

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was of $16,319 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of room and board increased by 0.277% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 28.6% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 2% with respect to 2019, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.64%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was 3.64%, which represents 2 out of the 55 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received 2,358 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 1.26% annual decline. Out of those 2,358 applicants, 413 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 17.5% acceptance rate.

There were 887 students enrolled at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2020, and 74% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an overall enrollment yield of 50.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

17.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

413

Accepted Out of 2,358

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was 17.5% (413 admissions from 2,358 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 15.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −1.26%, while admissions grew by 11.9%.

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SAT Scores

74%

Submission Percentage

153

Scores Submitted

74% of enrolled first-time students at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a total enrollment of 887 students. The full-time enrollment at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 835 students and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 94.1% of students enrolled at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.8% White, 27.2% Asian, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.06% Black or African American, 4.06% Two or More Races, 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (19.7%), followed by Asian Male (16.6%) and White Female (12.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.3%), followed by Asian Male (18.2%) and Two or More Races Male (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, both undergraduate and graduate, is 887 students. The full-time enrollment at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 835 and the part-time enrollment is 52. This means that 94.1% of students enrolled at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
282
Asian
241
Hispanic or Latino
98

The enrolled student population at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 31.8% White, 27.2% Asian, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.06% Black or African American, 4.06% Two or More Races, 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 69 students (7.78%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 88 fewer women than men received degrees from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (57 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is General Fine Studio Arts (61 degrees awarded), followed by Electrical & Electronics Engineering (37 degrees) and Mechanical Engineering (28 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (22 degrees awarded), Engineering (155 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (61 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Software developers (371,156 people), Other managers (366,901 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (317,831 people), Civil engineers (250,623 people), and Mechanical engineers (182,378 people).

The most specialized majors at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Architecture and Related Services (22 degrees awarded), Engineering (155 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (61 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Surgeons, Dentists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Architectural, engineering & related services (549,111 people), Computer Systems Design (441,035 people), Construction (311,853 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (270,601 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (236,536 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Most Common

General Fine Studio Arts
61 degree-majorss awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
37 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
28 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was General Fine Studio Arts with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

163

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 163 degrees were awarded to men at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, which is 2.17 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (75).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which is 6.5 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 32 degrees were awarded to women at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in General Fine Studio Arts, which is 1.1 times more than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 71% of students graduating from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11.8% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
63 degrees awarded
Asian
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (57 degrees).

10.1% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Asian Male
48 degrees awarded
White Male
48 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is asian male (48 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (48 degrees).

Operations

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an endowment valued at nearly $868M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $72.1M (8.31%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art had a total salary expenditure of $80.1M. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art employs 29 Professors, 17 Assistant professors, and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are Male Professors (22), Female Assistant professors(11), and Female Professors (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 30 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Endowment

$868M

2020 Endowment

1.12%

growth from 2019

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an endowment valued at about $868M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art grew 1.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $828M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$824k - Federal
$212k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received $824k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $212k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$29.8M

2020 Salaries

4.86%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art paid a median of $29.8M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($80.1M) and a 4.86% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.61% decline from 2018 and a 2.04% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art paid a total of $5.97M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 20% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art were Professor with 29 employees; Assistant professor with 17 employees; and Assistant professor with 7 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was Male Professor with 22 employees, Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.