Southern California Institute of Architecture — acceptance rate 83%, tuition $51,964Southern California Institute of Architecture campus, Los Angeles, CA. Photo: Airhead888, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:
This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B+)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 70%
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
24/100
Resources
C+
56/100
Experience
B
65/100
Prestige
F
29/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
457
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Southern California Institute of Architecture, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$71,909
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$53,274
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
71.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
21.3%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 79th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Southern California Institute of Architecture
Median pay of master's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
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Avg home value near campus: $602,266
Avg rent near campus: $2,803/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90014 (4.0% cap, Los Angeles)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$51,964
$51,964
Financial Aid
43%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
What is the acceptance rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
Southern California Institute of Architecture has an acceptance rate of 83%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Southern California Institute of Architecture?
Tuition at Southern California Institute of Architecture is
$51,964 for in-state students
and $51,964 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
The graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture is 70%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture a good school?
Southern California Institute of Architecture has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Southern California Institute of Architecture?
Southern California Institute of Architecture has a total enrollment of 457 students.
Most students (79%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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