Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art: what international applicants need

What are Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on January 5, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art's acceptance rate?

20.7% for students who started in fall 2024: Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art admitted 374 of its 1,806 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 5, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 642–753 in Math and 653–748 in Reading and Writing (31% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 28–34.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art's application fee for international students?

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art's application fee is $75 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art accept?

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art require?

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art have?

103 of Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art's 854 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 12.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art cost for international students?

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $46,820, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $19,090. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,986 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source