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- School Code: 271000
- Phone: (585) 272-8060
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
15.45%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$34,327Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree
The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.
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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (Cooper)
633 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in New York, New York and operated as a private institution. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, with only about 1000 students enrolled, has smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Fine Studio Arts
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The most common scores among applicants accepted to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are within the range of 29 to 33 on the ACT, or 1880 to 2230 on the SAT. Admission to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is considered highly competitive, with only 8% of applicants on average being admitted each year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $43,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $11,000 annually. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.cooper.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cooper offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 19 |
Female | 28 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 8 |
White | 23 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Unknown | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Fine Arts and Studio Arts program at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Description
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Description
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Cooper accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art may provide student services like those listed below:
- Night and weekend classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation