Southern California Institute of Architecture

Southern California Institute of Architecture is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture is 73%. Out of 214 applications received in 2023, 157 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Southern California Institute of Architecture, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the application fee is $85.

Students who apply to Southern California Institute of Architecture for fall semester should hear back from Southern California Institute of Architecture by April 1.

Southern California Institute of Architecture Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Southern California Institute of Architecture's admissions stats.

Southern California Institute of Architecture 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	94%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	Yes

Southern California Institute of Architecture Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southern California Institute of Architecture.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to Southern California Institute of Architecture?

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Southern California Institute of Architecture does not offer early decision or early action.

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Southern California Institute of Architecture?

It is moderately difficult to get into Southern California Institute of Architecture. Southern California Institute of Architecture evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 73% of all applicants, about 157 of the 214 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Southern California Institute of Architecture, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Southern California Institute of Architecture

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Southern California Institute of Architecture

In 2018, Southern California Institute of Architecture waitlisted 28 students and 18 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 15 eventually were offered a spot.

What Does Southern California Institute of Architecture Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Southern California Institute of Architecture

Curious about the factors that are considered by Southern California Institute of Architecture during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Southern California Institute of Architecture for more information on admission factors.

Southern California Institute of Architecture 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Southern California Institute of Architecture, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Southern California Institute of Architecture's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	portfolio of creative visual work, resume, statement of purpose
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southern California Institute of Architecture?

Students admitted to Southern California Institute of Architecture have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Southern California Institute of Architecture does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2018, 94% of Southern California Institute of Architecture's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Southern California Institute of Architecture, you should strive to earn between 24 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Southern California Institute of Architecture's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Southern California Institute of Architecture students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to Southern California Institute of Architecture

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Southern California Institute of Architecture.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is May 1. Applicants should hear back by June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Southern California Institute of Architecture during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Southern California Institute of Architecture Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Southern California Institute of Architecture?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Southern California Institute of Architecture.

Does Southern California Institute of Architecture accept transfer credits?

✅ Southern California Institute of Architecture accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Southern California Institute of Architecture accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Southern California Institute of Architecture accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Southern California Institute of Architecture?

✅ Southern California Institute of Architecture is not test optional.

What is Southern California Institute of Architecture's acceptance rate?

✅ Southern California Institute of Architecture's acceptance rate is 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture?

❌ Southern California Institute of Architecture does not offer early decision.

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