Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
NY Private Nonprofit 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
NEW YORK, NY · 983 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 2 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.00 per 1,000 students · national rank #363.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 983 enrolled
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a Private Nonprofit institution located in NEW YORK, NY, enrolling approximately 983 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #363 nationally and #11 within NY.
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 2 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #363 and #11 within NY out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 983 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is "burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 2 in 2021 to 0 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 8.17 incidents per 1,000 students, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#363
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (NY)
#11
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art percentile rank 93.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #363 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $46,820
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $46,820
- Avg Net Price
- $13,269
- Median Debt
- $15,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 21%
- SAT Average
- 1410
- SAT Math Range
- 642–753
- ACT Range
- 28–34
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 81%
- Retention Rate
- 92%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,707
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $83,847
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 11400%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 4 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
NY
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
0.00% top marginal rate
MN
North Central University
13.21% top marginal rate
SC
Erskine College
1.02% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
North Central University
MINNEAPOLIS, MN · 984 enrolled
Safety Score 13.21
Erskine College
DUE WEST, SC · 984 enrolled
Safety Score 1.02
University of Western States
PORTLAND, OR · 979 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The University of Tennessee Southern
PULASKI, TN · 978 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Spring Hill College
MOBILE, AL · 977 enrolled
Safety Score 26.61
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art safe?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #363 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art compare to similar schools?
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NY. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art have fire safety data?
Yes. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's Safety Profile
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in NEW YORK, NY enrolls 983 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #363 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
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