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This year at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, we project that on average students will pay $29,137, while the advertised price of attendance is $71,422. That’s a difference of $42,285.
| Year | Net in-state price at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | In-state sticker price at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $29,137 | $71,422 |
| 24-25 | $28,752 | $70,478 |
| 23-24 | $28,372 | $69,546 |
| 22-23 | $28,199 | $69,122 |
| 21-22 | $26,194 | $68,708 |
| 20-21 | $20,757 | $68,305 |
| 19-20 | $25,005 | $66,713 |
| 18-19 | $28,366 | $66,313 |
| 17-18 | $28,579 | $65,045 |
| 16-17 | $28,494 | $63,435 |
| 15-16 | $34,754 | $62,710 |
| 14-15 | $23,533 | $60,345 |
| 13-14 | $17,453 | $60,075 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $32,239, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $8,460. That's a difference of $23,779.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $8,460 |
| $30K-$48K | $8,848 |
| $48K-$75K | $12,458 |
| $75K-$110K | $12,062 |
| >$110K | $32,239 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, over the last five years 83% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | |
| Asian | 87% | 45% |
| Black | 83% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 28% | |
| White | 85% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 76% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 88% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has 980 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 51% of students are male.
And about 30% of students are Asian.