If you are applying to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, the regular decision application deadline is January 8 and the application fee is $75.
Students who apply to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art for fall semester should hear back from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art by March 31.
Here is an overiew of some of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's admissions stats.
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.8 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 51% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are considered |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 70% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 40% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | November 1 | December 31 |
Early Decision II | Yes | December 1 | February 28 |
Early Action | Info Not Available | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 8 | March 31 |
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers early decision Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 31.
🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due December 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 28.
The early decision acceptance rate at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 24%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 13%. In 2022, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art admitted 41 of the 173 students who applied early decision.
Some students apply to college early to boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.
➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is extremely difficult to get into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2021, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art accepted 13% of all applicants, about 336 from 2,574 applicants.
Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.
For more information on transferring to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, contact the school directly.
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.
Wondering what factors are considered by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Class Rank | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 3 | 3.5 | ||
Interview | √ | |||
Other Requirements | √ | portfolio for art, studio test for architecture | ||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 2 | 3 | ||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.
Out of all students that were admitted, 1% submitted a class rank. At Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 51% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 85% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.
At Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | –– |
3.75 and 3.99 | –– |
3.50 and 3.74 | –– |
3.25 and 3.49 | –– |
3.00 and 3.24 | –– |
2.50 and 2.9 | –– |
2.00 and 2.49 | –– |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 70% of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 40% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students scored 790 or higher and 75% of students scored 650 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students scored 740 or higher, and 75% scored a 650 or higher.
To be most competitive at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, you should strive to earn between 28 and 34 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.
A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.
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For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is January 8. Applicants should hear back by March 31.
Transfer students can enroll in Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art accept transfer credits?
✅ Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Do I have to submit test scores to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
✅ Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.
What is Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate?
✅ Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has an acceptance rate of 13%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
✅ Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's early decision acceptance rate was 24% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art? Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a selective institution. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art acceptance rate is 13%. This means that the institution accepts 13 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is Jan 8.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is Jan 8.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
34 and Above
28 to 34
28 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 31. Students with an ACT score of 34 and above have a good chance of getting into Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Students with an ACT score that falls between 28 and 34 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 28 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.75. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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