Cooper Union Acceptance Rate & Chances 2024-25 CYCLE
New York, New York (Mid-Atlantic) · 900 undergrads · ~15 avg class size · 7:1 student-faculty · $46,820/yr sticker
private Tier 2
Median earnings (10yr)
$83K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Early Decision18.0%
Regular Decision11.0%
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Career outcomes · 9 sources
Median graduate earnings · 3.1 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost · est. lifetime ROI $-36K.
Earnings cross-referenced across 9 sources (College Scorecard, Opportunity Insights, Georgetown CEW, FREOPP, PayScale, and more).
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Architecture/design firms in NYC (SOM, Gensler, Skidmore): strongest local pipeline.
- Real estate development companies (Related, Silverstein): hire Cooper engineers and architects regularly.
- Engineering consulting (Arup, Jacobs): solid mid-tier pipeline, not as prestigious as top firms.
- Tech startups in NYC/Boston: design grads have edge, but salaries lag West Coast.
- Gallery/museum conservation roles: small but meaningful pipeline for fine arts graduates.
About Cooper Union
East Village engineering/architecture/art school. Half-tuition merit scholarships for all admitted students.
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