Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
91.76%
SAT Average
1,089
ACT Range
17-25
Culinary Institute of America Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 91.76%. This means approximately 918 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,988 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
91.76%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $38,410 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,410 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $54,106 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $31,864 | State avg: $18,893. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 27.89% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 53.74% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Culinary Institute of America Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$38,410
Room and board
$13,680
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$6,040
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$54,106
Average net price
$31,864
Average aid coverage
41%
$22,242 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Culinary Institute of America pays approximately $31,864 per year after grants and aid. This is above the New York average of $18,893 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Culinary Institute of America?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New York and national averages.
Culinary Institute of America net price
$31,864
New York average
$18,893
National average
$17,506
Culinary Institute of America Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $38,410 and average net price at $31,864. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$38,410
Current net price
$31,864
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
64.67%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,475
Undergraduates
2,988
10-Year Median Earnings - Culinary Institute of America vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Culinary Institute of America graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Culinary Institute of America?
Undergraduates
2,988
Completion rate
64.67%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
27.89%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
53.74%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 27.89% of Culinary Institute of America students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 53.74% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Culinary Institute of America
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Culinary Institute of America's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Culinary Institute of America lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Culinary Institute of America is listed at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Culinary Institute of America with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Institute of America | 91.76% | $38,410 | $31,864 | $47,475 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 59.08% | $40,375 | $26,027 | $131,426 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 23.81% | $24,648 | $37,732 | $111,027 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $109,601 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | 18.52% | Not available | $35,431 | $107,249 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culinary Institute of America's acceptance rate?
Culinary Institute of America's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 91.76%.
How much is Culinary Institute of America tuition?
Culinary Institute of America's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $38,410.
What is Culinary Institute of America's average net price?
Culinary Institute of America's average net price in the local dataset is $31,864.
What does Culinary Institute of America cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $25,448 for Culinary Institute of America students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Culinary Institute of America's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,475 for Culinary Institute of America.
Is Culinary Institute of America accredited?
Culinary Institute of America's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Culinary Institute of America?
The local dataset lists 2,988 undergraduate students at Culinary Institute of America.
What percentage of Culinary Institute of America students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Culinary Institute of America in the local dataset is 27.89%.
What is the federal loan rate at Culinary Institute of America?
The federal loan rate for Culinary Institute of America in the local dataset is 53.74%.
Where should I verify Culinary Institute of America data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Culinary Institute of America or the latest official federal education data.