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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, often referred to as Cooper Union, was founded by American industrialist Peter Cooper in 1859. The campus of the institute is located in Manhattan, New York.
Cooper Union offers bachelor's degrees in the fields of architecture, fine arts, science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Master of Architecture degrees are also available. Programs are offered through the following academic divisions:
Cooper Union’s athletics department sponsors teams in cross country, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and soccer. Some of the eminent alumni of the school include inventor Thomas Edison, filmmaker Thom Fitzgerald, painter Donald Baechler, wildlife artist Guy Coheleach, and Bob Kane, the creator of Batman.
Cooper Union is in New York, NY. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Cooper Union issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, art studies, and architecture and planning.
Not all applicants to Cooper Union are accepted. Just 9% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Cooper Union scored at least 710 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 640 to 780 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Cooper Union teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 957 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Cooper Union is essentially a male school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Cooper Union will provide the highest quality education in the disciplines of art, design, architecture, engineering and related studies, to those gifted students who may most benefit from its academic scholarships, location, size, and supportive environment, and, in addition, will offer relevant programs to its various publics."
More complete details are provided below.
Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art
7 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10003-7120
General Phone: (212) 353-4000
http://www.cooper.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 122 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, engineering |
| Fine Arts | 75 | fine arts |
| Architecture and Planning | 30 | architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Cooper Union in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 215 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Cooper Union had a total enrollment of 957 students (1,007 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Cooper Union offers campus housing for 179 of its 1,007 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,055 | 283 | 9% | 206 | 73% |
| Men | 1,574 | 180 | 11% | 133 | 74% |
| Women | 1,481 | 103 | 7% | 73 | 71% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 620 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 780 |
| SAT Writing | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,450 |
| Room and board | $ 13,700 |
| Room charge | $ 9,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,205 |
Financial Aid:
Cooper Union participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 271000)
Cooper Union has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $104,328 | 9 | $103,557 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $81,521 | 3 | $79,173 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $65,471 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $91,679 | 14 | $93,752 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cooper Union Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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