Southern California Institute of Architecture

Southern California Institute of Architecture Overview

Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private, nonprofit school in the urban setting of Los Angeles, California. Southern California Institute of Architecture was founded in 1972 and the school presently has around 502 students a year, which includes 255 undergrads.

📆 Mark your calendar! January 15, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by April 1.

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2022 Southern California Institute of Architecture Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	73%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	94%
Tuition	$47,816
Percent of Need Met	30%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$17,318

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Is Southern California Institute of Architecture a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what Southern California Institute of Architecture offers and if the school seems like a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Southern California Institute of Architecture

Southern California Institute of Architecture is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 73% of all applicants in 2016. Out of 214 applications received in 2022, 157 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Southern California Institute of Architecture

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Southern California Institute of Architecture, around 94% return for their sophomore year. Southern California Institute of Architecture's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 54%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Southern California Institute of Architecture Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Southern California Institute of Architecture directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Southern California Institute of Architecture

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Southern California Institute of Architecture meets 30% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $17,318 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $39,287 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Southern California Institute of Architecture.

Based on this information, how does Southern California Institute of Architecture sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Southern California Institute of Architecture a good school for you?

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Where is Southern California Institute of Architecture Located?

Southern California Institute of Architecture is located in the city of Los Angeles, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

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