The Culinary Institute of America

The Culinary Institute of America Overview

The Culinary Institute of America is a private, nonprofit school in the suburban setting of Hyde Park, New York. CIA was founded in 1946 and the school enrolls around 2,965 students a year, including 2,854 undergraduates. CIA offers housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at CIA!

Interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? CIA students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

CIA does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? CIA has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at CIA on the Student Life page.

2022 CIA Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	23%
Tuition	$33,850

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Is CIA a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what CIA offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at CIA

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

Approximately 64% of students who start at CIA come back for their second year of college. 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 Outlook CIA Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with CIA directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at CIA

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

For information on CIA's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $51,200 in student loans per borrower. 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 financial aid is available 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! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at CIA.

Based on this information, does CIA seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is CIA a good school for you?

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Where is The Culinary Institute of America Located?

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