The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a non-profit culinary college located in Hyde Park (Dutchess County, New York) USA, founded in 1946. The CIA also has branch campuses in St. Helena, California, and San Antonio, Texas. It is a not-for-profit academic institution of higher learning. The college offers traditional associate and bachelor's degrees, and the world's largest staff of American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certified Master Chefs. The college also offers continuing education for professionals in the hospitality industry as well as conferences and consulting services.
The college operates on-campus restaurants in Hyde Park and St. Helena. In addition to professional education, the college also offers recreational classes for non-professionals and branded cookware for the home cook. A number of books, videos, and training materials created by the faculty and staff of the CIA may be obtained for training professionals and non-professionals.
Culinary Institute of America
| Applied | 919 | |
| Admitted | 805 | 88% |
| Enrolled total | 571 | |
| Full Time: | 571 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
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| Retention rate | 76% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 71% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Culinary Institute of America
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $23,380.00 | $23,380.00 | $23,380.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 | $1,170.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
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| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,550.00 | $14,050.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Other Expenses | $5,000.00 | $6,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 90% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 85% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $7,148.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 75% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $10,471.00 |
Culinary Institute of America
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | X | |||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | X | |||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in New York
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| New York Tuition Assistance Program | $5000 | Varies |
| Memorial Scholarship - New York State Higher Education | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | February 17, 2012 |
Schools Near Culinary Institute of America
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marist College | 1.6mi |
| Dutchess Community College | 1.9mi |
| Vassar College | 4.6mi |
| SUNY College at New Paltz | 7.8mi |
| Ulster County Community College | 12.5mi |
| Mount Saint Mary College | 16.7mi |
| Unification Theological Seminary | 17.9mi |
| Bard College | 19.1mi |
| United States Military Academy | 25.6mi |
| Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel | 30.0mi |
| Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary | 33.1mi |
| Orange County Community College | 33.2mi |
| Columbia-Greene Community College | 33.3mi |
| Western Connecticut State University | 34.8mi |
| Yeshivath Zichron Moshe | 35.8mi |
