by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Cooper Union degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Cooper Union measures up.
Cooper Union is ranked #612 out of 2,000 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F.
These Cooper Union majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | #160 of 306 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | #252 of 499 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #340 of 797 |
Below is the detailed Cooper Union value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is ranked #612 out of 2,000 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Cooper Union costs about $13,269. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $53,076 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $65,038 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,269 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,269 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $53,076 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Cooper Union net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Cooper Union degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $260,152 | — | — |
| All Students | $53,076 | #612 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,076 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Cooper Union shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,188 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,563 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,057 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,674 |
| Over $110K | $31,201 |
About 100% of Cooper Union undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,959 per year. Get more details on the Cooper Union financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Cooper Union net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.