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The Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art Admissions

Moderately selective — your profile matters

Students with solid academic records have a reasonable chance. Focus on demonstrating fit and genuine interest.

20.7%

Acceptance Rate

Peer average: 76%

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Highly Selective (10-25%)

What Are My Chances?

A directional estimate — not a prediction

SAT Total Score Distribution

Enrolled students

1,295

25th Percentile

1,410

Median

1,501

75th Percentile

Peer average SAT: 1,141(+269 vs peers)

ACT Composite Score Distribution

Score data not available

Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.

Who Attends — and Succeeds

Understanding institutional priorities and student support

Student Demographics

First-Generation Students

Parents without bachelor's degree

19%

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Pell Grant Recipients

Lower-income students (federal aid)

28%

Transfer Students

Alternative pathway to enrollment

These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.

Student Success

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