Culinary Institute of America: Statistics

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# 4055 of 14,131 In the World
# 1128 of 2,597 In North America
# 1054 of 2,496 In the United States
# 94 of 1 In Hyde Park
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Acceptance rate

91%

Average SAT

1,056

Average ACT

20

Avg. cost to attend

$39,581 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

3,011

Graduates

136

Male:Female Ratio

49:51

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Culinary Institute of America has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the top 1% 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 91% 91% 91%
Applicants 2,259 901 1,202
Admissions 2,059 795 1,125
Freshmen enrolled full time 637 286 300

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

â–  White 46%
â–  Nonresident Alien 8%
â–  Asian 6%
â–  Hispanic 21%
â–  Black or African American 8%
â–  Two or more races 5%
â–  Unknown 6%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Culinary Institute of America.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Culinary Institute of America majors

Culinary Institute of America has granted 643 associate degrees across 2 programs, 358 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs, and 51 master's across 1 programs. 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

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.

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33 Notable alumni

Brandon Chrostowski

1. Brandon Chrostowski

cook
Brandon Chrostowski is an American chef, restaurateur, and politician currently residing in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, a 501(3) non-profit organization that acts as both a French restaurant and a culinary institute located in Cleveland's Shaker Square. It trains and is staffed largely by former prison inmates and...
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Thomas McNaughton

2. Thomas McNaughton

1983-. (aged 43)
restaurateur chef
Thomas McNaughton is an American chef, restaurateur, and cookbook writer. He is the co-chef and co-founder behind Flour + Water Hospitality Group which operates Flour + Water, Penny Roma, Flour + Water Pasta Shop, and Flour + Water Pizzeria in San Francisco, California.
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Michael Colameco

3. Michael Colameco

chef
Michael Colameco is an American chef, author, and media personality. A 45-year veteran of the restaurant industry, he is the host and producer for Mike Colameco's Real Food television show, retooled from the original 3-part series "The Food Dude". Since 2006, he has hosted a live weekly radio show called Food Talk. Colameco is a long time contributor to Saveur,...
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Pedro Miguel Schiaffino

4. Pedro Miguel Schiaffino

1976-. (aged 50)
chef
Pedro Miguel Schiaffino is a Peruvian chef who has worked to highlight the foods of the Amazon jungle and Amazonian cuisine. Schiaffino's restaurant in Lima, Peru is called Malabar. He is also executive chef aboard the M/V Aqua. Schiaffino is known as the "jungle chef" and has been compared to René Redzepi.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names The Culinary Institute of America at GreystoneThe Culinary Institute of AmericaCIAThe Culinary Institute of America at San Antonio
Founded 1946
Motto The world's premiere culinary college
Colors green, gold
Total staff 647
Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Address 1946 Campus Drive Hyde Park, New York, 12538-1499 United States
City Population 21,000
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