SAT and ACT scores

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art SAT and ACT scores

New York, NY · private college · 901 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1295–1501Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing653–74825th to 75th percentile
SAT Math642–75325th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%28–3425th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1410Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT92–110From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate21%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art scored 1295 to 1501, with an average of 1410. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 28 to 34. A 34 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art require the SAT or ACT?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art accept the CLT?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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