Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is a private, not-for-profit, Middle-States-accredited college offering food- and hospitality-focused associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. At the CIA’s main campus in New York, as well as at the branch campuses in California and Texas, students get experiential learning through 1,300 hours of hands-on instruction in its kitchens, bakeshops, and on-campus restaurants, along with an internship at one of 2,000+ CIA-approved properties. CIA students can customize their education to fit their interests with a variety of academic concentrations and study abroad opportunities. As graduates, they join the CIA’s 50,000+ alumni network, which includes industry leaders.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
22%
Submitting SAT
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,124
Total Number of Undergrads
3,005
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $37,240 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $37,240 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,680 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,215
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,464
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,792
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,704
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
24
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
85%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Steels
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
76%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,300
What Students Are Saying
The campus is beautiful. One of the best culinary schools around. Many opportunities for work/study.
Calum from Tampa, FL
The Culinary Institute of America is the No. 1 school for Culinary Arts.
It's only teaches culinary and baking and pastry.
Its student graduates are well trained and many are celebrity chefs.
Everything you want to know about the school is online, even virtual maps of campus.
It's only teaches culinary and baking and pastry.
Its student graduates are well trained and many are celebrity chefs.
Everything you want to know about the school is online, even virtual maps of campus.
C.D. from Tampa, FL
culinary institute of america is a good school for culinary course.
it have a wonderful facilities.
they could offer a worth it study in there school.
it have a wonderful facilities.
they could offer a worth it study in there school.
angelika mae from philippines
The Culinary Institute of America provides their students with practical and theoretical knowledge on the highest level of education a culinary student can receive. The CIA is a prestigious culinary school of the finest, geared towards teaching their students to be leaders in the food and beverage industry. It is a fantastic school that is meant for anyone interested in pursuing a culinary career.
Sarah from San Diego, CA
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