Cooper Union
New York, NY
An extremely selective, historically tuition-free institution in the East Village, known for elite engineering, architecture, and art programs and a very small student body.
14%
Acceptance rate
1420–1540
SAT range
32–35
ACT range
4
Average GPA
900
Undergrads
$26,000/yr
In-state tuition
$26,000/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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