Cooper Union

Cooper Union is a private college in East Village, Manhattan, offering degree programs in architecture, art, and engineering. The campus consists of three interconnected buildings located at the corner of Third Avenue and East 7th Street.

Peter Cooper founded the college in 1859 to give working people free access to education in science and art. The institution became one of the first American colleges to admit women and minorities without restriction.

The Great Hall continues to host lectures and public debates more than a century after its first political gatherings. Students and visitors today still enter the same space where American presidents and civil rights leaders once addressed the public.

The campus sits in the heart of East Village, just a few blocks from Union Square and the Bowery. Visitors should note that most buildings are accessible only to students and staff.

Every admitted student receives a scholarship covering at least half of their tuition. The final year of undergraduate study is fully free for all enrolled students.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1859

Founders: Peter Cooper

Industry: higher education

Address: 7 East 7th Street

Website: https://cooper.edu

GPS coordinates: 40.72927,-73.99058

Latest update: December 12, 2025 20:47