We have put together a comprehensive Cost of Attendance (COA) budget. The COA includes tuition and fees, estimates for housing and food, books, transportation, and personal/miscellaneous expenses. 

Students are only billed for tuition, fees, and the cost of on-campus residency. However, all other estimated expenses are included in the overall budget for the purpose of establishing financial need and awarding aid.

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance Budget for the  2026-2027 Academic Year:  

School of Architecture and School of Art Students 

	Per Term Cost	On Campus	Off Campus	Living w/ relatives/ Commuter
DIRECT COST
Tuition Fees	$22,275	$44,550	$44,550	$44,550
Fees	$1,135	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270
International Student Fee*	$1,005	$2,010	$2,010
Health Insurance Fee**	$1,859	$3,719	$3,719
Living Expense Housing (average based on room selection)	$8,121	$16,242
Direct Cost Sub Total	$34,395	$68,791	$52,549	$46,820
ESTIMATED INDIRECT COST
Books & Supplies (costs may vary)	$900	$1,800	$1,800	$1,800
Living Expense Housing			$15,732	$3,146
Living Expense Food	$1,710	$3,420	$3,420	$2,860
Transportation	$594	$1,188	$1,188	$1,188
Loan Fees***	$25	$50	$50	$50
Parent Plus Loan Fee***	$420	$840	$840	$840
Personal Expenses	$1,665	$3,330	$4,500	$3,330
Indirect and Direct Cost Sub Total	$39,709	$79,419	$80,079	$60,034
Less Half Tuition Scholarship****	($11,137)	($22,275)	($22,275)	($22,275)
Domestic Cost of Attendance	$25,708	$51,415	$52,075	$37,759
International Cost of Attendance	$28,127	$56,254	$56,914

*International students are required to pay an additional fee is $1,005 per semester ($2,010 per year). 

**Domestic students covered under their own or a parent's insurance policy may apply to waive the student health insurance plan, which is estimated to cost $3,719 for the year. However, international and exchange students are required to accept The Cooper Union health insurance plan. 

***All Federal Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, and Parent PLUS) have origination fees (1.057% and 4.228%, respectively) that are deducted before the loan funds are sent to The Cooper Union, and your actual fee amount depends on how much you choose to borrow.

****All undergraduate students in good standing receive a half-tuition scholarship. Please visit our Eligibility & Satisfactory Academic Progress webpage to learn more.

School of Engineering Students

 

	Per Term Cost	On Campus	Off Campus	Living w/ relatives/ Commuter
DIRECT COST
Tuition Fees	$22,275	$44,550	$44,550	$44,550
Fees	$1,135	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270
International Student Fee*	$1,005	$2,010	$2,010
Health Insurance Fee**	$1,859	$3,719	$3,719
Living Expense Housing (average based on room selection)	$8,121	$16,242
Direct Cost Sub Total	$34,395	$68,791	$52,549	$46,820
ESTIMATED INDIRECT COST
Books & Supplies	$500	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Living Expense Housing			$15,732	$3,146
Living Expense Food	$1,710	$3,420	$3,420	$2,860
Transportation	$594	$1,188	$1,188	$1,188
Loan Fees***	$25	$50	$50	$50
Parent Plus Loan Fee***	$420	$840	$840	$840
Personal Expenses	$1,665	$3,330	$4,500	$3,330
Indirect and Direct Cost Sub Total	$39,309	$78,619	$79,279	$59,234
Less Half Tuition Scholarship****	($11,137)	($22,275)	($22,275)	($22,275)
Domestic Cost of Attendance	$25,308	$50,615	$51,275	$36,959
International Cost of Attendance	$27,727	$55,454	$56,114

*International students are required to pay an additional fee is $1,005 per semester ($2,010 per year). 

**Domestic students covered under their own or a parent's insurance policy may apply to waive the student health insurance plan, which is estimated to cost $3,719 for the year. However, international and exchange students are required to accept The Cooper Union health insurance plan. 

***All Federal Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, and Parent PLUS) have origination fees (1.057% and 4.228%, respectively) that are deducted before the loan funds are sent to The Cooper Union, and your actual fee amount depends on how much you choose to borrow.

****All undergraduate students in good standing receive a half-tuition scholarship. Please visit our Eligibility & Satisfactory Academic Progress webpage to learn more.

Cost of Attendance Glossary

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance Budget for the  2025-2026 Academic Year:  

School of Architecture and School of Art Students

 

	Living With Your Family/Commuter	On-Campus Living/Residence Hall	Off-Campus Living
Tuition	$44,550	$44,550	$44,550
Student Registration Fee	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270
Books & Supplies	$1,800	$1,800	$1,800
Housing and Food	$1,600	$19,546	$15,910
Other Educational Costs	$1,576	$1,576	$1,576
Transportation	$1,040	$700	$1,040
Sub-total	$52,836	$70,442	$67,146
Less Half-Tuition Scholarship	($22,275)	($22,275)	($22,275)
Total	$30,561	$48,167	$44,871

All students in good standing receive a half-tuition scholarship. Please visit our Eligibility & Satisfactory Academic Progress webpage to learn more.

The international student fee is $1,005 per semester ($2,010 for one year).

School of Engineering Students

 

	Living With Your Family/Commuter	On-Campus Living/Residence Hall	Off-Campus Living
Tuition	$44,550	$44,550	$44,550
Student Registration Fee	$2,270	$2,270	$2,270
Books & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
Housing and Food	$1,600	$19,546	$15,910
Other Educational Costs	$1,576	$1,576	$1,576
Transportation	$1,040	$700	$1,040
Sub-total	$52,036	$69,642	$66,346
Less Half-Tuition Scholarship	($22,275)	($22,275)	($22,275)
Total	$29,761	$47,367	$44,071

All students in good standing receive a half-tuition scholarship. Please visit our Eligibility & Satisfactory Academic Progress webpage to learn more. 

The international student fee is $1,005 per semester ($2,010 for one year).

Additional financial aid will be provided to the students with the greatest demonstrated need to help cover tuition, housing, food, books, supplies, etc. The amount of additional aid will be based upon demonstrated financial need. First-time students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for additional financial aid. The Cooper Union also offers merit scholarships to students who qualify.

Off-campus students must submit a valid, signed, and official copy of their lease/sublease. If subleasing, a notarized letter with a copy of the signed, official lease by the person whose name appears on the lease must be provided. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the financial aid application being adjusted to a lower (COA) and may adversely impact the financial aid package.

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