The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
- Private
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art: international tuition 46,820 USD per year, one-year total cost 64,190 USD, acceptance rate 20.7%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 130.
Getting in. The school admits 20.7% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 653–748, Math 642–753, ACT 28–34. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 5+ or Duolingo 130+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 64,190 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
International tuition is 46,820 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 64,190 USD.
What English scores does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 130.
What is the acceptance rate at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
The acceptance rate is 20.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Additional need-based financial aidIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page describes need-based aid but requires the FAFSA and does not say whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: FAFSA priority: Dec 1 (Early Decision), Mar 1 (Regular Decision), Mar 31 (others)
- Half-tuition ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Innovator ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says all admitted students are considered automatically but does not mention international students, so unclear.
Merit scholarships (unspecified)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only says merit scholarships exist for qualifying students and does not say whether international students are considered.
Named ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says all admitted students are considered automatically but does not mention international students, so unclear.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts must be sent by your school through Common App; non-English transcripts need a certified English translation.Required
- English proficiencyiAn English proficiency exam score is required unless you qualify for a waiver.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 42 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision deadline - School of Engineering (ED)Applicationabout17days
- Early Decision deadline - School of Art (ED)Application+47 days
- Regular Decision deadline - all three schools (RD)Application+82 days
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data