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 tuition & fees is $38,670 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $18,576.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,147 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
CIA's acceptance rate is 91.15% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.99%. The median SAT score is 1065 and the ACT score is 20.
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.
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Culinary Institute of America is $38,670. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,560.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $40,155 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,560.
| Undergraduate | $38,670 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $21,560 |
| Undergraduate | $40,155 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $21,560 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
| Acceptance Rate » | 91.15% Acceptance Rate / 30.99% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,065 SAT / 20 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Retention Rate | 70%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.56% (18 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 3,147 (3,011 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $18,576 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Culinary Institute of America offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
| Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | No |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Address | 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 845-452-9600 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-year, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
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
| Name | Location | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Institute of America at Greystone | St. Helena, CA | $39,850 |
| Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $39,050 |
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