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Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, NY · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Culinary Institute of America campus
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Admission rate
91%
Open
Average net price
$34,731
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings
$57,608
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Culinary Institute of America is a private nonprofit two-year college in Hyde Park, NY with 3,011 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1060 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $34,731 per year ($30,249 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,608 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit two-year college

Admissions

Admission rate
91%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,161
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,983
Fall 2023
Yield
34%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing478–600
200800
SAT Math450–583
200800
ACT Composite17–23
136

What Culinary Institute of America looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$62,010
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$41,425

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$30,249
  • $30–48k$28,776
  • $48–75k$30,221
  • $75–110k$37,297
  • $110k+$41,403

Get a personal estimate with Culinary Institute of America's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Freshman retention
70%
Median earnings
$57,608
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$12,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
3,011
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Receive Pell grants
35%
  • White46%
  • Hispanic22%
  • Black8%
  • Asian6%

Culinary Institute of America FAQ

What is Culinary Institute of America's acceptance rate?+

Culinary Institute of America admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Culinary Institute of America?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 478–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–583 on SAT Math; the average total is 1060.

What ACT score do you need for Culinary Institute of America?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–23.

Is Culinary Institute of America test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Culinary Institute of America?+

In Fall 2023, 2,161 students applied to Culinary Institute of America and 1,983 were admitted; 680 enrolled.

Does Culinary Institute of America consider legacy status?+

Yes. Culinary Institute of America reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Culinary Institute of America require an essay?+

Culinary Institute of America reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Culinary Institute of America cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $62,010 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,731.

What is Culinary Institute of America's graduation rate?+

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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