Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Cooper Union. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
37°
Average winter temp
75°
Average summer temp

Greek Life

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a limited Greek life scene. 4% of men join fraternities.

4%
Fraternity

Generally speaking, students a schools with noticeable Greek participation tend to find that Greek life dominates the social scene.

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is in an urban setting with very high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
LaGuardia
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Fort Hunt tl Pk (214 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (9 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

New York elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

New York's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are not allowed on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Motorsports
  2. 2. Black Student Union
  3. 3. Hillel
  4. 4. CooperNova
  5. 5. Hyperloop Team
  1. 1. Talent Show
  2. 2. Club Fair/Fall Festival
  3. 3. Midnight Breakfast

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