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Culinary Institute of America

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,779
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Hyde Park, New York, Culinary Institute of America is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Culinary Institute of America is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Culinary Institute of America is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Culinary Institute of America is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Culinary Institute of America do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,550

Cost of attendance at Culinary Institute of America in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,550

Cost of attendance at Culinary Institute of America in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Culinary Institute of America received on average $21,588 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,588
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 216 38% $5,435 $1,174,017
Other Federal Grant 349 61% $4,552 $1,588,544
State Grant/Scholarships 58 10% $3,797 $220,233
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 560 98% $18,435 $10,323,677
Total Grant & Scholarships 562 99% $21,588 $12,132,454

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Culinary Institute of America students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Culinary Institute of America students is 72.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

72.2%

  • asian 72.1% 31 students
  • African American 64.1% 25 students
  • white 72.9% 180 students
  • unknown 40.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 71.7% 71 students
  • International Students 84.8% 39 students
  • Mixed Race 68.2% 15 students

Service Offerings

Culinary Institute of America provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Culinary Institute of America offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)