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Chances of getting into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
15%
Admission Difficulty for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Very High 
How hard is it to get into Cooper Union and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Cooper Union is 15%.  It ranks #9 in New York and #48 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Cooper Union is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 393 out of 2,678 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 8 percent on standardized admission tests. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. Of those applicants who were admitted, 53% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a prized outcome for many students.

The Cooper Union application fee is $75 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 73% of students submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Cooper Union SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1330-1500
Applicants Submitting SAT 
73%
SAT Scores for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 630
SAT Math 25th 700
SAT Composite 25th 1330
SAT Scores for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 710
SAT Math 75th 790
SAT Composite 75th 1500
Average SAT Score 1420

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art score in the top 10 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1330-1500.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1500 and Above Good >25%
1415 to 1500 Avg + 15%-25%
1330 to 1415 Avg - 8%-15%
1245 to 1330 Reach 5%-8%
Less than 1245 Low <5%
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Cooper Union ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
30-34 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
32%
ACT Scores for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 29
ACT Math 25th 29
ACT Composite 25th 30
ACT Scores for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 35
ACT Composite 75th 34
Average ACT Score 32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Cooper Union?

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Cooper Union regularly accepts students who score 30 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 7 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 30-34.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >25%
32 to 34 Avg + 15%-25%
30 to 32 Avg - 8%-15%
28 to 30 Reach 5%-8%
Less than 28 Low <5%
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Cooper Union GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.75
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Cooper Union. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was 3.75 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #16 in New York for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Cooper Union is a very selective school.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

51% of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 51%
Top 25% of class 85%
Top 50% of class 99%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,343 1,335 2,678
Accepted 185 208 393
Acceptance Rate 14% 16% 15%
Enrolled 97 113 210
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 52% 54% 53%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is $75.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190372 IPEDS survey data for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

FAQs

Does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art prefer SAT or ACT?

73% of students submit their SAT scores to Cooper Union. 32% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

15% of those who apply are granted admission to Cooper Union. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1330 and 1500. 73% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 30 and 34. 32% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.