Culinary Institute of America Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4055 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1128 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1054 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #94 of 221 | In New York State |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 3,011
- Graduates
- 136
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.ciachef.edu
Culinary Institute of America Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Culinary Institute of America has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 88% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,259 | 901 | 1,202 |
| Admissions | 2,059 | 795 | 1,125 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 637 | 286 | 300 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,011 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
99 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
62 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 928
or below
75% of them
had 1183
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Culinary Institute of America are 928-1183 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Culinary Institute of America are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1456 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 664 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 263 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 237 (8%) |
| Asian | 189 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 175 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 151 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Culinary Institute of America is $39,581 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $29,690 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $29,527 |
| $48-75K | $34,603 |
| $75-110K | $38,087 |
| $110K+ | $41,789 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,900 | $21,560 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,900 | $21,560 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,900 | $21,560 |
| Fee in-district | $2,950 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,950 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,972 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,030 |
| Room charge | $10,380 |
| Meal charge | $4,650 |
Culinary Institute of America majors
Culinary Institute of America has granted 358 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs and 51 master's in Restaurant/Food Services Management. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Culinary Institute of America.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 423 | 21 | |
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 208 | 51 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 220 | 8 | |
| Culinary Science & Culinology | 50 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 43 | ||
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other | 15 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 13 | ||
| Grand Total | 643 | 358 | 51 |
Culinary Institute of America has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 53% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Culinary Institute of America has published 70 scientific papers with 1,349 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Business, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 | 10 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 17 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 7 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 | 16 |
| 2015 | 4 | 46 |
| 2016 | 6 | 42 |
| 2017 | 7 | 52 |
| 2018 | 4 | 73 |
| 2019 | 3 | 90 |
| 2020 | 1 | 130 |
| 2021 | 2 | 194 |
| 2022 | 1 | 170 |
| 2023 | 2 | 172 |
| 2024 | 3 | 150 |
| 2025 | 4 | 154 |
Culinary Institute of America alumni
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Anthony Bourdain
- Occupations
- travelerchefwritertelevision produceressayist
- Biography
-
Anthony Michael Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian. He starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine, and the human condition.
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Anne Burrell
- Occupations
- television presenterchef
- Biography
-
Anne W. Burrell was an American chef, television personality, and instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. She hosted the Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and was co-host of Worst Cooks in America. She was also one of Mario Batali's sous chefs in the Iron Chef America series and appeared on other programs on the network such as The Best Thing I Ever Ate.
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Michael Paré
- Occupations
- singertelevision actormodelfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Michael Kevin Paré is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the films Eddie and the Cruisers (1983), Streets of Fire (1984), and The Philadelphia Experiment (1984), and on the series Houston Knights (1987–1988).
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Geoffrey Zakarian
- Occupations
- restaurateurchef
- Biography
-
Geoffrey Zakarian is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. He is the executive chef of several restaurants in New York City, Atlantic City, and Miami. He is featured on several television shows on the Food Network, including Chopped and The Next Iron Chef. In 2011, on The Next Iron Chef he won an opportunity to join Iron Chef America.
General info
| Alternative names | The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone The Culinary Institute of America CIA The Culinary Institute of America at San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | The world's premiere culinary college |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 647 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, New York, 12538-1499 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 8454529600 |