New York, NY
Highly competitive: fewer than 20 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 15% to 19% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,388 | 369 | 186 | 15% |
| 2020 | 2,358 | 413 | 208 | 18% |
| 2021 | 2,678 | 393 | 210 | 15% |
| 2022 | 1,500 | 337 | 183 | 22% |
| 2023 | 1,790 | 341 | 180 | 19% |
Fall 2023 applicants
176 of 848 women and 165 of 942 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an acceptance rate of 19% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 341 of 1,790 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 20 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,790 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 180 enrolled.
No. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 4 percentage points since 2019, from 15% to 19% — it has become less selective.