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The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a privately-funded college in Downtown Manhattan, New York. Peter Cooper founded the school in 1859. Cooper Union offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in several subjects. It operates several schools, including:
- Albert Nerken School of Engineering
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Irwin S Chainin School of Architecture
- School of Art
Cooper Union hosts many student run clubs and organizations, including the Astronomy Club, Habitat for Humanity and the Ice Cream Club. Cooper Union also has an active Greek life, as it is home to Tau Delta Phi, Zeta Psi and Delta Eta, among others.
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Campus Location7 East 7th Street
New York, NY 10003-7120
USA
Main Tel: (212) 353-4000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art HighlightsWhere Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, engineering, and architecture and planning.
- Selective admissions.
- High faculty salary.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- High male/female ratio.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 202 | 8 | | Master | 18 | 4 |
Cooper Union StudentsThe student enrollment at Cooper Union was 957 in 2007 (943 full-time equivalent). About 65% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 35% of the class. Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 33,050 | | Room and board | $ 13,500 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 | | Other | $ 2,275 |
Financial Aid: Cooper Union participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 40 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 9 |
Housing and MealsCooper Union provides on-campus housing for 178 of its 943 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Cooper Union Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 13% | | Women | 8% | | All | 11% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 610-700 | | Math | 640-770 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (19 awarded) - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES (69 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
ENGINEERING (132 awarded) - Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS (0 awarded)
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