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Southern California Institute of Architecture

Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

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Admission rate
77%
Accessible
Average net price
$28,753
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings
$73,810
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private nonprofit college in Los Angeles, CA with 236 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $28,753 per year ($15,354 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,810 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
77%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
606
Fall 2023
Admitted
501
Fall 2023
Yield
7%
of admitted students enrolled

What Southern California Institute of Architecture looks at

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

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$73,311
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$58,960

Net price by family income

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

  • $0–30k$15,354
  • $30–48k$28,380
  • $48–75k$35,952
  • $75–110k$38,238
  • $110k+—

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
86%
Freshman retention
91%
Median earnings
$73,810
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$31,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
236
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
25%
  • White17%
  • Hispanic17%
  • Black3%
  • Asian13%

Southern California Institute of Architecture FAQ

What is Southern California Institute of Architecture's acceptance rate?+

Southern California Institute of Architecture admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Southern California Institute of Architecture test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Southern California Institute of Architecture?+

In Fall 2023, 606 students applied to Southern California Institute of Architecture and 501 were admitted; 35 enrolled.

Does Southern California Institute of Architecture consider legacy status?+

No. Southern California Institute of Architecture reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Southern California Institute of Architecture require an essay?+

Southern California Institute of Architecture reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Southern California Institute of Architecture cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $73,311 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,753.

What is Southern California Institute of Architecture's graduation rate?+

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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