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PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Culinary Institute of America

Also known as: The Culinary Institute of America, CIA, The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, The Culinary Institute of America at San Antonio

📍 Hyde Park, New York🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 3,011 Undergrads🔗 www.ciachef.edu

Overview

Culinary Institute of America is an medium private non-profit research university in Hyde Park, New York. It enrolls about 3,011 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 91%. Graduates earn a median of $47,475 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

91%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,060

478–600

Net Price

$36,113

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

63%

Retention

70%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,475

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

SAT Average

1,060

ACT Composite

17–23

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200478 – 600 (mid 50%)800

Math

200450 – 583 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

117 – 23 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$39,850

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$39,850

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$58,790

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$36,113

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$29,690
$30,001 – $48,000	$29,527
$48,001 – $75,000	$34,603
$75,001 – $110,000	$38,087
$110,001 +	$41,789

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

53.2%

Academics & Programs

Culinary Institute of America offers programs across 3 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Personal & Culinary Services

74.1%

Business, Management & Marketing

21.7%

Interdisciplinary Studies

4.2%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

63%

On-Time (4yr)

50%

Retention (FT)

70%

% Earning >$25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$37,846

8 years

$43,549

10 years

$47,475

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

64.0%

White

66.8%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

45.9%

Black or African American

8.2%

Asian

5.9%

Hispanic / Latino

21.6%

Two or more races

4.9%

International

7.7%

Gender

Women

50.3%

Men

49.7%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Culinary Institute of America hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 91%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1060.

How much does Culinary Institute of America cost?

In-state tuition is $39,850, and out-of-state is $39,850. Average net price after financial aid is $36,113.

What is Culinary Institute of America known for?

Most popular programs include Personal & Culinary Services, Business, Management & Marketing, Interdisciplinary Studies.

What's the graduation rate at Culinary Institute of America?

The 6-year graduation rate is 63%, and 70% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.