Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Culinary Institute of America is a private institution established in 1946 with suburban setting located at Hyde Park. Its tuition and fees are $36,620(2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,005. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

Setting
Suburban
Location Hyde Park, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1946
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
3,005 Undergraduates
Website http://www.ciachef.edu/

Learning

19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Personal And Culinary Services

Cost

$48,180
Cost of Attendance
$32,290
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $36,620
Outstate Tuition Fee $36,620
Room and Board Fees $13,110
$31,125 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

98% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.3 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the natve language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
28
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $48,180
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, State Aid Form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit Award
Total Worth $3,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

CIA Alumni Referral Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000
Details CIA offers a one-time grant of $1,000 USD for students who submit a letter of recommendation from a graduate of CIA. The funds are awarded in the first academic year only and are not renewable.
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Students

3,005 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
91% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
--% Students graduate within 6 years