Culinary Institute Of America - Tuition & Fees, Net Price

2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2019-2020, the undergraduate tuition & fees at CIA is $33,690.

The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for academic year 2020-2021 is $34,689.

The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.96% from the previous year. On-campus living costs increased by 8.44% from the previous year. Off-campus living costs increased by 0.64% from the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees are much higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($20,872 - Private (not-for-profit) Other special-focus institution).

2019-2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2018-2019	$32,720	$14,460
2019-2020	$33,690	$15,680
Change % 2019-2020	2.96%	8.44%
2020-2021	$34,689	$17,003

***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.

For graduate school, the tuition and fees are $21,898 for the academic year 2019-2020.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $20,566 for the academic year 2020-2021.

The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 2.96% from the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees are around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($21,240 - Private (not-for-profit) Other special-focus institution).

2019-2020 Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2018-2019	$23,316	$14,460
2019-2020	$21,898	$15,680
Change % 2019-2020	-6.08%	8.44%
2020-2021	$20,566	$17,003

***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.

The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $37,300 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $46,300 for Culinary Institute of America graduates.

Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
	Total	Male	Female
6 Years After Graduation	$37,300	$39,300	$34,700
7 Years After Graduation	$39,700	-	-
8 Years After Graduation	$42,400	-	-
9 Years After Graduation	$42,400	-	-
10 Years After Graduation	$46,300	$48,800	$41,700

Tuition & Fees for 4 Years

Based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees, we estimate 4-year tuition at CIA for future and prospective students. For the students who were admitted in Fall 2020, the estimated 4-year tuition is $142,324.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years.

4 Years of Tuition & Fees
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2024	Fall 2020	$34,430	$35,186	$35,959	$36,749	$142,324
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$35,186	$35,959	$36,749	$37,556	$145,450
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$35,959	$36,749	$37,556	$38,381	$148,645
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$36,749	$37,556	$38,381	$39,224	$151,910
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$37,556	$38,381	$39,224	$40,086	$155,247

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2020, the estimated 4-years COA is $215,025.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Culinary Institute of America.

4 Years of Costs of Attendance
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2024	Fall 2020	$51,688	$53,042	$54,433	$55,863	$215,025
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$53,042	$54,433	$55,863	$57,333	$220,671
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$54,433	$55,863	$57,333	$58,845	$226,474
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$55,863	$57,333	$58,845	$60,398	$232,439
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$57,333	$58,845	$60,398	$61,995	$238,571

Last year, 79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $165,041.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Culinary Institute of America.

4 Years Costs of attendance after Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2024	Fall 2020	$39,192	$40,546	$41,937	$43,367	$165,041
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$40,546	$41,937	$43,367	$44,837	$170,687
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$41,937	$43,367	$44,837	$46,349	$176,490
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$43,367	$44,837	$46,349	$47,902	$182,455
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$44,837	$46,349	$47,902	$49,499	$188,587

2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2020 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Culinary Institute of America.