Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 22.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,460
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,390–1,530
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 33
- Total Enrollment
- 891
Admissions Overview
Cooper Union is highly selective with a 22.47% acceptance rate. Getting in requires strong academic credentials and artistic or technical talent. The middle 50% of students score between 1390-1530 on the SAT, with an average of 1460. Students maintain a 91.28% retention rate, suggesting the admissions team picks well. The school seeks students passionate about art, architecture, or engineering who can handle rigorous coursework. Cooper Union values creativity combined with technical skill. Applicants must demonstrate both academic excellence and strong portfolio work or engineering aptitude. The school looks for students who will thrive in small classes with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio.