Private nonprofitNew York, NY

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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Average net price

$13,269

Average price after grant and scholarship aid for the federal reporting population.

Completion rate

81%

Completion within the federal reporting window for the applicable cohort.

Median earnings

$83,847

Median earnings after entry for federally aided former students in the reported cohort.

Median federal debt

$12,375

Median federal loan debt for the federal cohort; private and parent debt may be excluded.

Admission rate

21%

Share of applicants admitted, where the institution reports an admission cohort.

Undergraduate enrollment

842

Undergraduate enrollment reported in the College Scorecard release.

Cost context

Published in-state tuition: $46,820
Published out-of-state tuition: $46,820
Estimated full annual cost: $64,190
Students using federal loans: 21%

Published tuition is not the same as net price or your financial-aid offer. Use the full cost of attendance and your actual aid package.

Preview records from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved September 1, 2026.View source

What the data cannot decide

Program quality, transfer pathways, disability services, campus safety, advising, belonging, housing, commute, and personal goals require direct research. Visit when possible, speak with current students, review the exact academic program, and verify every important figure with The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art before committing.