ROTC at The Cooper Union
New York, NY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: The Cooper Union students join Army ROTC at Fordham University.
Cross-town & partner options
The Cooper Union students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 10.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at The Cooper Union in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,295–1,501 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 28–34 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $46,820 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,820 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 81% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from The Cooper Union. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
The Cooper Union has 842 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: The Cooper Union takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $19,800 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at The Cooper Union: FAQ
Does The Cooper Union have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: The Cooper Union students join Army ROTC at Fordham University.
Which ROTC branches can The Cooper Union students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Fordham University, 11 mi).
Is ROTC at The Cooper Union on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at The Cooper Union and train with the unit at Fordham University.
School links and location
These links belong to The Cooper Union. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
cooper.edu
- Admissions
cooper.edu
- Apply
cooper.edu
- Financial aid
cooper.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: New York, NY 10003-7120
IPEDS UNITID: 190372
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