Southern California Institute of Architecture
The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in Los Angeles , California, is an independent, nonprofit school offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture. It offers community design and outreach programs, and free public access to frequent exhibitions and lectures by leading thinkers in architecture. Founded in 1972, SCI-Arc is widely regarded as one of the most avant-garde U.S. architecture schools, with a reputation for pushing the boundaries of academic study. SCI-Arc's approximately 500 students and 80 faculty members - most of whom are practicing architects - work together to explore and test the limits of architecture. The school is based in the quarter-mile long former Santa Fe Freight Depot in the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 481 students
- $27,500.00 avg tuition
960 E. 3rd Street
Los Angeles,
CA
90013-1822
(213) 613-2200
Apply online
Admissions:
www.sciarc.edu
Financial Aid:
www.sciarc.edu
Southern California Institute of Architecture
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 80% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 0% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 75% |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Rank | Not applicable |
| Secondary School Record | Not applicable |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
| Admission Test Scores | Not applicable |
| TOEFL | Not applicable |
| Other Tests | Not applicable |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Southern California Institute of Architecture
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $27,500.00 | $27,500.00 | $27,500.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $773.00 | $773.00 | $773.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $27,500.00 | $27,500.00 | $27,500.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $773.00 | $773.00 | $773.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $0.00 | $11,066.00 | $3,808.00 |
| Other Expenses | $0.00 | $1,295.00 | $3,808.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $75.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $75.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,808.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 38% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 38% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $11,363.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 38% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,500.00 |
Southern California Institute of Architecture
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| Architecture | X | X | ||
Scholarships for Students in California
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
