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Culinary Institute of America

Culinary Institute of America is a medium, private institution located in Hyde Park, ny. Founded in 1946, Culinary Institute of America offers undergraduate degrees in 7 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 3,005 undergraduates
cost $36,620 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Culinary Institute of America? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.9%
SAT score average 1110
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.32
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Culinary Institute of America is known for one of its top majors: Culinary Arts and Related Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,620
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,110
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,800
Cost of attendance* $54,530
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $54,530 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,620
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,110
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $3,800
Cost of attendance* $54,530
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $54,530 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Culinary Institute of America has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,005, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

3,124

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
19%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
phone 845-452-9600
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Culinary Institute of America to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Culinary Institute of America?

Culinary Institute of America is located in Hyde Park, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Culinary Institute of America? 

The acceptance rate for Culinary Institute of America is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for Culinary Institute of America?

The average high school GPA for Culinary Institute of America students was 3.32.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Culinary Institute of America?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Culinary Institute of America including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $218,120.

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