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Paying for Cooper Union

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Cooper Union actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Cooper Union's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$3,749/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$6,904/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$10,457/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$16,682/yr after aid
$110k+$25,870/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$69,986
Tuition & fees$46,820
Room & board$21,366
Average net price$13,269
Students on aid99%
Financial needMeets most demonstrated need
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

Cooper Union cost & aid FAQ

How much does Cooper Union cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $13,269 per year at Cooper Union after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $69,986. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Cooper Union cost by family income?

At Cooper Union, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $3,749 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $25,870 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Cooper Union give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Cooper Union's financial aid office.

Does Cooper Union meet full financial need?

Meets most demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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