The Cooper Union
THE COOPER UNION
New York, NY
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art established in 1859 is among the nation’s oldest and most distinguished institutions of higher education. The college founded by inventor industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper offers a world-class education in art architecture and engineering as well as an outstanding faculty of humanities and social sciences.
STATS AT A GLANCE
% enrolled undergraduates that are minority students
45%
% enrolled undergraduates that are Latinx students
12%
Scholarship opportunities for Latinx, first generation, or other underrepresented populations.
All students receive a 50% tuition scholarship for every year of attendance (currently valued at $22,275.00)
Support services for Latinx, first generation, or other underrepresented populations.
Peer mentorship and affinity groups