United States · New York, NY
The Cooper Union
Engineering, art, and architecture in NYC.
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Admission at The Cooper Union
The Cooper Union admits about 13% of applicants, which makes it highly selective. Admission is holistic: four years of transcript and course rigor first, then essays and activities, then recommendations and test scores. At this admit rate a strong profile is a reach for everyone; the essays and the activities list are where the decision is made.
GCC applicants: international curricula (IB, American Diploma with APs, A-levels) are read in their own terms. English proficiency tests are usually waived for English-medium schools; check the university's waiver rule. Saudi students on a Ministry scholarship should confirm the programme is on the approved list before applying Early Decision.
The Cooper Union supplemental essays, 2026–27
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Engineering · Arts & Design · Computer Science
Data verified September 2026. Universities change requirements each cycle; confirm on cooper.edu before you apply. Spotted a change? Tell us.