Culinary Institute of America

Private nonprofit two-year college in Hyde Park, NY that costs an average of $34,731 a year after financial aid, admits 91% of applicants and graduates 50% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$34,731
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,608

Private nonprofitLarge suburb3,011 undergraduates

Cost of Culinary Institute of America

Total cost of attendance (per year)$62,010
Tuition and fees, in-state$41,425
Housing and food (on campus)$15,640
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$34,731

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$30,249
$30,001–48,000$28,776
$48,001–75,000$30,221
$75,001–110,000$37,297
$110,001+$41,403

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Culinary Institute of America's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate91%
Average SAT1,060
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)478–600
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)450–583
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)17–23
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate50%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,356
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$57,608
Rank in New York (earnings)17th of 71 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,500
Typical monthly loan payment$142 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants35%
Students with federal loans56%

Majors and programs at Culinary Institute of America

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Hospitality Administration/Management446$48,434$25,825
Culinary Arts and Related Services202$48,130$22,875
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other77—$25,500

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services43——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services1,247$39,688$12,000

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Hospitality Administration/Management92$95,479$42,750

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About Culinary Institute of America

TypePrivate nonprofit two-year college
LocationHyde Park, NY
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates3,011
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websiteciachef.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Culinary Institute of America's acceptance rate?

Culinary Institute of America admits 91% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,060 on the SAT.

How much does Culinary Institute of America cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $62,010 a year (tuition and fees: $41,425). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $34,731 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $30,249.

How much do Culinary Institute of America graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $57,608 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 71 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is hospitality administration/management ($48,434 a year after graduation).

What is Culinary Institute of America's graduation rate?

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.