Culinary Institute of America — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

91.8%

Acceptance Rate

2,988

Undergrads

$31,864

Net Price / Year

64.7%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Culinary Institute of America

Culinary Institute of America is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Hyde Park, NY. The school enrolls approximately 3,147 students. With an acceptance rate of 91.8%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,147

Men 1,552

Women 1,595

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 27.9%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 70%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

91.8%

Acceptance Rate

2,259

Applications

638

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

478

600

SAT Math

450

583

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	2,259	2,059	638	91.1%
2022	1,887	1,790	674	94.9%
2020	1,777	1,718	570	96.7%
2018	1,035	1,014	472	98.0%
2016	1,045	985	512	94.3%

Costs & Financial Aid

$31,864

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

27.9%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

64.7%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

5 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services.	504	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	183	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services.	39	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	34	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	8	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

No athletics data available for this institution.

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	29
Fondling	21
Burglary	2
Aggravated Assault	1
Motor Vehicle Theft	1
Robbery	1