On January 2, Cooper ran a personal best in a mixed gender 3000 meters at Boston University in 8:51.88. On March 12, she placed second in women 3000 meters in 8:57.31 at 2016 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships to represent the United States at 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Women's 3000 metres. She finished in a time of 8:58.40 in 3000 meters at 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships to place fifth.