The Cooper Union

New York, NY · Technical · Founded 1859

Tuition (in-state)$46,000
Student : faculty8:1
Acceptance14%
Enrollment900
Walk score100

Education

Programs Engineering, architecture, art
Graduation 85% six-year graduation rate
Teaching style Project- and lab-based engineering curriculum with small upper-level classes.

Tuition and cost

In-state tuition $46,000
Out-of-state tuition $46,000
Room and board $20,000

Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.

Faculty

Student : faculty ratio 8:1
Tenure Roughly 65-80% tenured or tenure-track
Who teaches first-years Faculty teach all first-year courses.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1
  • Six-year graduation rate of 85%

Location and walk score

100/ 100
Setting Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance
Climate Four seasons with cold, snowy winters
Getting around Strong transit; most students go car-free

Things to do nearby

  • Downtown New York
  • Campus events and club athletics
  • Regional parks and trails within an hour

Graduate degrees

Graduate enrollment 135
  • MS and PhD programs in engineering and computing
  • Professional master's programs in technology management

Jobs and outcomes

Median starting salary$80,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months92%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking

Top employers of recent graduates

  • Major employers in the New York, NY region
  • National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report

Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.

Internships and co-ops

85%of students complete an internship or co-op
  • Career center internship placements
  • Faculty-mentored undergraduate research

Alumni

Living alumni 13,000
Where graduates go Engineering, technology and manufacturing employers nationally

Notable graduates

  • See institution's alumni association for notable graduates

Teams

Division Club sports
Conference None
Marquee sports Club and intramural athletics; no varsity program
Club and intramural Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports

Scholarships

Half-tuition scholarshipHalf tuition for every student; full for need · Deadline: Jan 5
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date

National scholarships and deadlines ›

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