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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 77-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
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 +1 (845) 452 9600
The Culinary Institute of America Fax Number +1 (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 The Culinary Institute of America's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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

Courses and Programs

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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 The Culinary Institute of America's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The Culinary Institute of America's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The Culinary Institute of America a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The Culinary Institute of America's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


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

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The Culinary Institute of America.

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

The Culinary Institute of America has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


The Culinary Institute of America's Control Type Control Type

The Culinary Institute of America is a private higher education institution.


The Culinary Institute of America's Entity Type Entity Type

The Culinary Institute of America 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 type of academic calendar.


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.


Religious Affiliation

The Culinary Institute of America does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official The Culinary Institute of America's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Business

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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The Culinary Institute of America's Library University Library

This institution has a physical 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

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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The Culinary Institute of America's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

The Culinary Institute of America's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

The Culinary Institute of America's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

The Culinary Institute of America's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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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


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

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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