# Culinary Institute of America

Hyde Park, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/culinary-institute-of-america

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 91% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,161 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,983 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 478–600 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 450–583 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $62,010 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $34,731 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $30,249 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $28,776 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $30,221 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $37,297 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $41,403 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,011 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 50% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,608 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $12,500 (FY2024) |

## What Culinary Institute of America considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 190503. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology