Culinary Institute of America: Review & Facts
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Culinary Institute of America is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,125 students enrolled. This school was established in 1946 and is the only school located in Hyde Park, New York.Academic Offerings
Culinary Institute of America will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
7
Culinary Institute of America follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 7 majors. The most popular concentrations are Culinary, Management, Business, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Culinary Institute of America is relatively low at 65% (below New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
65%
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The graduation rate at Culinary Institute of America is very good - 88%.Student to faculty ratio at Culinary Institute of America is reasonably decent -- 20:1. Read more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $33,900 per year. The additional fees at Culinary Institute of America beyond tuition are roughly $2,800; which totals $36,700 a year.Read the details about Culinary Institute of America additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
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95%
Easy
According to government data, 1,887 applications were submitted and 1,790 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.
Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Culinary Institute of America in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$8,900
High
Culinary Institute of America offers study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Culinary Institute of America, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
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Culinary Institute of America provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,000 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, roughly $8,900 per year.Based on the college crime information, Culinary Institute of America appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Culinary Institute of America Location and Address
Postal Address:Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus Drive
Hyde Park, New York
12538-1499, USA
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