Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hyde Park, NY. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The CIA's 2024 tuition & fees is $37,240 for the academic year 2023-2024. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,169.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,124 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).

CIA's acceptance rate is 91.99% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.00%. The median SAT scores is 1080 and the ACT socre is 22.

Culinary Institute of America is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

CIA has 2 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.


2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Culinary Institute of America is $37,240. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,560.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,106 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,560.

Undergraduate$37,240
Graduate$21,560
Undergraduate$36,106
Graduate$21,560

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »91.99% Acceptance Rate / 34.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,080 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »70%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate65%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.00% (20 to 1)
Student Population »3,124 (3,005 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$19,169

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Culinary Institute of America offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at CIA
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Culinary Institute of America Directory Information

Address1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
Phone845-452-9600
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategorySchool of art, music, and design
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

CIA Campuses and Colleges

Culinary Institute of America has 2 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name

NameLocationTuition & Fees
Culinary Institute of America at GreystoneSt. Helena, CA$38,410
Culinary Institute of America, San AntonioSan Antonio, TX$37,630

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