The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's published cost of attendance is $64,190, but need-based aid reshapes that figure substantially across income levels. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $3,749, middle-income families pay around $10,457, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,870.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $64,190 |
| Tuition and Fees | $46,820 |
| Room and Board | $19,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$50,921 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,269 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,749 |
| $30–48k | $6,904 |
| $48–75k | $10,457 |
| $75–110k | $16,682 |
| $110k+ | $25,870 |
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's published cost of attendance is $64,190, but need-based aid reshapes that figure substantially across income levels. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $3,749, middle-income families pay around $10,457, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,870. Azimuth ranks The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art #128 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 91.1st percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,804; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $75,729, median federal debt of $15,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $169 under standard 10-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $75,729, placing The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in the 75.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $57,042 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Azimuth ranks The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art #610 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's concentration in Engineering drives outcomes that consistently outpace the peer median, and graduates enter a New York City labor market where demand for engineering and technical talent remains strong across industries. The program lineup reflects a tightly focused academic portfolio anchored in Engineering, with Engineering accounting for 53% of degrees and Arts representing 36%. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering stands out as the highest aggregate-return program, combining cohort scale with strong four-year earnings. The Fine and Studio Arts program graduates 62 students with median earnings of $24,920 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #161 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology — 0.6x the national benchmark for the field. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering follows with 31 graduates earning $139,068, with Azimuth ranking the program #7 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions and a benchmark ratio of 1.4x. Chemical Engineering rounds out the core engineering cluster with 23 graduates earning $100,191 and Azimuth ranking the program #42 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, at 1.0x the field benchmark. Civil Engineering, with 18 graduates earning $108,466, rounds out the institution's return profile and Azimuth ranks it #4 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions at 1.3x benchmark.
