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The Culinary Institute of America

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Overview

Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hyde Park (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. This institution also has branch campuses in Napa Valley, San Antonio and Singapore. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 78-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CIA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The Culinary Institute of America's Control Typeprivate

Entity

The Culinary Institute of America's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The Culinary Institute of America' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

The Culinary Institute of America's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym CIA
Founded 1946
Motto The world's premiere culinary college
Colours Green and gold
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University Location

Address 1946 Campus Drive
Hyde Park
12538-1499 New York
United States
The Culinary Institute of America's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The Culinary Institute of America Phone Number (845) 452 9600
The Culinary Institute of America Fax Number (845) 451 1068
Other locations Napa Valley, San Antonio and Singapore

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The Culinary Institute of America is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The Culinary Institute of America's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The Culinary Institute of America categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The Culinary Institute of America.



The Culinary Institute of America: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

The Culinary Institute of America's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


The Culinary Institute of America's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 90-99% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


The Culinary Institute of America's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


The Culinary Institute of America's Admission Office Admission Office

1946 Campus Dr.
Hyde Park 12538
(845) 452 9430
(800) CULINARY

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

The Culinary Institute of America's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


The Culinary Institute of America's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


The Culinary Institute of America's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


The Culinary Institute of America's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


The Culinary Institute of America's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


The Culinary Institute of America's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


The Culinary Institute of America's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


The Culinary Institute of America is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


The Culinary Institute of America's Library University Library

Yes Visit The Culinary Institute of America's Library
Culinary Institute of America's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 69,763 physical volumes, 964 physical media, 368 digital/electronic media and 106 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 16 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Culinary Institute of America's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


The Culinary Institute of America's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Culinary Institute of America provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,779 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


The Culinary Institute of America's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The Culinary Institute of America's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


The Culinary Institute of America's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


The Culinary Institute of America's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The Culinary Institute of America's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

The Culinary Institute of America's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


The Culinary Institute of America's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The Culinary Institute of America's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The Culinary Institute of America is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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