Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
January 5, 2024
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Admissions Department
30 Cooper Square New York, NY 10003-7120
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 1 4
Science 1 4
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 1 4
History 1
Academic Electives 8
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required February 28
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Required for some February 28
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended SAT: No policy as of now , ACT: No policy as of now
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
30 Cooper Square
New York
NY
10003-7120
Fax
(212) 353-4343
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 5, 2024
Application Fee
$75
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 31
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
December 1
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio for art, studio test for architecture recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
13% of 2,574 applicants were admitted
Women
10% of 1,177 applicants were admitted
Men
16% of 1,397 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
206 (61%) of 336 admitted students enrolled
Women
80 (70%) of 114 admitted students enrolled
Men
126 (57%) of 222 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
136
Students Accepting Wait List Position
132
Students Admitted From Wait List
19
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
0%
3.75 - 3.99
0%
3.50 - 3.74
0%
3.25 - 3.49
0%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 710 average , 660-790 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
71%
Score of 600 - 700
10%
Score of 500 - 600
13%
Score of 400 - 500
5%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 683 average , 650-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
53%
Score of 600 - 700
32%
Score of 500 - 600
13%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
31 average , 28-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
70%
Score of 24 - 29
21%
Score of 18 - 23
8%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 51%
Top quarter: 85%
Top half: 99%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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