Cooper Union in New York City
Cooper Union is a private college in New York City that offers degrees in Art, Engineering, and Architecture. It was established in 1859 by Peter Cooper, one of the richest businessmen in country then. Founded as a philanthropic school for immigrants and working-class students, Cooper Union was one of the first colleges to offer free education. Some of the famous students in this New York City college were inventor Thomas Edison and US Supreme Court Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter.
Until now, Cooper Union still offers full-tuition scholarships to all students. Most of the school funds are sourced from donations of alumni. The college has a highly selective admission process though and the current acceptance rate is only 10 percent.
The location of Cooper Union in New York City provides an ideal atmosphere for students to be exposed to fine arts and impressive architectural designs. The college is only a short distance from great museums, top caliber musical performances, contemporary art galleries, and the overall diversity in New York City living.