Southern California Institute of Architecture Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5177 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1447 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1367 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #120 of 249 | In California |
| #13 of 31 | In Los Angeles |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 250
- Graduates
- 257
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.sciarc.edu
Southern California Institute of Architecture Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern California Institute of Architecture has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult 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 | 60% | 57% | 63% |
| Applicants | 513 | 242 | 271 |
| Admissions | 307 | 137 | 170 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 28 | 17 | 11 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern California Institute of Architecture are 1020-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 7%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 293 (58%) |
|---|---|
| White | 85 (17%) |
| Asian | 48 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 48 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 16 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 9 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern California Institute of Architecture is $19,041 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 | $3,635 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $4,860 |
| $48-75K | $47,767 |
| $75-110K | $19,850 |
| $110K+ | $37,666 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,490 | $49,490 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,490 | $49,490 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,490 | $49,490 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $1,400 |
Southern California Institute of Architecture majors
Southern California Institute of Architecture has granted 41 bachelor's degrees in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology and 106 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern California Institute of Architecture.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 41 | 84 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 11 | |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 6 | |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |
| Grand Total | 41 | 106 |
Southern California Institute of Architecture has a graduation rate of 86%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 91% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern California Institute of Architecture has published 89 scientific papers with 376 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Art & Design, Law, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 4 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 | 4 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 | 10 |
| 2008 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 | 8 |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 |
| 2011 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 2 | 24 |
| 2013 | 1 | 21 |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 |
| 2015 | 1 | 13 |
| 2016 | 6 | 14 |
| 2017 | 2 | 11 |
| 2018 | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 | 8 | 21 |
| 2020 | 9 | 29 |
| 2021 | 6 | 35 |
| 2022 | 4 | 20 |
| 2023 | 3 | 18 |
Notable alumni
-
Shigeru Ban
- Occupations
- international forum participantarchitectrestorer
- Biography
-
Shigeru Ban is a Japanese architect, known for his innovative work with paper, particularly recycled cardboard tubes used to quickly and efficiently house disaster victims. Many of his notable designs are structures which are temporary, prefabricated, or incorporate inexpensive and unconventional materials in innovative ways. He was profiled by Time magazine in their projection of 21st-century innovators in the field of architecture and design.
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Thom Mayne
- Occupations
- architectuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Thom Mayne is an American architect. He is based in Los Angeles. In 1972, Mayne helped found the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), where he is a trustee and the coordinator of the Design of Cities postgraduate program. Since then he has held teaching positions at SCI-Arc, the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is principal of Morphosis Architects, an architectural firm based in Culver City, California and New York City, New York. Mayne received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in March 2005.
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David Randall Hertz
- Occupations
- architect
- Biography
-
David Randall Hertz is an American architect, inventor and educator. He is known for his work in sustainable architecture and as an early innovator in the development of recycled building materials.
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Abinadi Meza
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 47)
- Occupations
- artistsound artisttelevision producer
- Biography
-
Abinadi Meza is an American visual artist, sound artist, and experimental filmmaker whose works focus on transformation, spatial politics, and poetics. His films, sound art, performances, and installations have been presented at Anthology Film Archives; MAXXI; Institute of Contemporary Arts, Dunaújváros; FILE Festival; Crossroads Festival, SF Cinematheque; Walker Art Center; Antimatter, Victoria BC; Irish Museum of Modern Art; FACT, Liverpool; La Casa Encendida; Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Mexic-Arte Museum; and Lisbon Architecture Triennale. Meza uses ephemeral, precarious, or site-relational materials such as glass, radio waves, text, found footage, and salvaged materials.
General info
| Alternative names | SCI-Arc |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Academic calendar | September to April. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 118 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 960 E. 3rd Street Los Angeles, California, 90013-1822 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,899,000 |
| Phone | 2136132200 |