# Southern California Institute of Architecture

Los Angeles, CA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/southern-california-institute-of-architecture

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 606 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 501 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $73,311 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $28,753 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,354 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $28,380 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $35,952 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $38,238 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 236 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 86% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $73,810 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $31,500 (FY2024) |

## What Southern California Institute of Architecture considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

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

## 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.


## 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 123952. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology
