A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cooper Union are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
32%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
18%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
16%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are 5% more male students than female students enrolled at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cooper Union has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
490
|
| Women |
468
|
Cooper Union serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 42 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
42%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.3% |
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.