Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Instruction: The Cooper Union for The Advancement of Science and Art is among The united states' oldest and most distinguished higher education institutions. It is comprised of three professional schools: architecture, Art, and engineering; and a faculty of humanities and social sciences. (continued on schedule o)the college admits undergraduates solely on merit and historically awarded full-tuition scholarships to all enrolled undergraduate students. Following a provisional reduction in 2014 of scholarships to 50% of tuition due to fiscal reasons, The college is now executing a board-approved plan to resume its practice of awarding full-tuition scholarships to all enrolled undergraduate students. The institution provides students close contact with a distinguished, creative faculty and fosters rigorous, humanistic learning that is enhanced by The process of design and augmented by The urban setting. Enrollment for The 2022-2023 academic year was 909 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students.

Residence life: The Cooper Union student residence offers apartment-style housing to 156 students. The facility is staffed by professional and graduate student staff and eight undergraduate resident assistants. The residential life staff hosts social, educational, and cultural programs aimed at building a strong community, increasing appreciation for diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and helping students transition to life in new york city and at The Cooper Union.