Los Angeles, CA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 83 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2020, from 67% to 83% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 422 | 284 | 27 | 67% |
| 2021 | 424 | 275 | 30 | 65% |
| 2022 | 513 | 307 | 28 | 60% |
| 2023 | 606 | 501 | 35 | 83% |
Fall 2023 applicants
290 of 341 women and 211 of 265 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southern California Institute of Architecture has an acceptance rate of 83% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 501 of 606 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 83 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
606 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 35 enrolled.
No. Southern California Institute of Architecture is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2020, from 67% to 83% — it has become less selective.