What Percentage of Students Get Financial Aid?
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's typical financial aid package for incoming first year students is $39,262. Approximately 98.0% of first year students obtain some financial aid, the majority of which is scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps decrease the cost, or the "sticker" price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only real college discount are scholarships & grants.
Student debt really should be thought of as an "outcome" rather than "aid". Learn more about student loan debt at Cooper Union.
How Much Is Available in Grants & Scholarships?
The following numbers apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
98.0% of first year students (186 total) were given scholarships at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, averaging $32,656 per person. This puts it in the top 20th percentile of all schools in the nation.
In addition to scholarships, 27.0% of first year students (51 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,536 per person.
The chart below shows the typical amount of grant and scholarship aid given to all freshmen.
Scholarships are merit-based, while grants are need based.
How Financial Need Affects Aid
The chart following shows scholarship and grant distributions by income for first year students getting any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 13.8% | $53,761 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.4% | $52,798 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.8% | $52,594 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.7% | $43,610 |
| Income 110k + | 9.5% | $28,469 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.
Grants & Scholarships for All Undergrads Average $34,327
Of the 860 undergraduates at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art around 100.0% (857 in total) get some form of grant aid. The typical amount granted was $34,327.
Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more info.
Financial Aid Links from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
| Financial Aid Department Website | cooper.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/app/cooper |
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