The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,790
- Admitted
- 341
- Yield
- 52.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate has risen from 15.1% in 2014–15 to 19.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,536 to 1,790 (-29%) over that period.
Its 19.1% rate makes The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art more selective than about 95% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (20.8% for women vs 17.5% for men, a 3.3-point gap). The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 52.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,536 | 382 | 15.1% | 228 |
| 2017–18 | 2,574 | 336 | 13.1% | 192 |
| 2018–19 | 2,447 | 392 | 16% | 216 |
| 2019–20 | 2,388 | 369 | 15.5% | 186 |
| 2020–21 | 2,358 | 413 | 17.5% | 208 |
| 2021–22 | 2,678 | 393 | 14.7% | 210 |
| 2022–23 | 1,500 | 337 | 22.5% | 183 |
| 2023–24 | 1,790 | 341 | 19.1% | 180 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 848 | 176 | 20.8% |
| Men | 942 | 165 | 17.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 680–740 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 720–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 33–34 | 9% |
How The Cooper Union compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's acceptance rate is 19.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (341 admitted of 1,790 applicants).
Is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art test optional?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art received 1,790 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 341.
What SAT score do you need for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
Admitted students at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art typically scored 680–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 720–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art getting harder to get into?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 15.1% in 2014–15 to 19.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.cooper.edu/.