Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art's yield is 24 pts higher than California Institute of the Arts's
Yield rate - 2
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is 1.6× more selective than California Institute of the Arts
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- California Institute of the ArtsVery selective
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- California Institute of the ArtsTest-blind
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtTest-optional
How they read a record
California Institute of the Arts
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | California Institute of the Arts | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why