Average

Score: 50/100

Culinary Institute of America

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Hyde Park, New York 12538

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

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: 65%

Outcomes

B+

75/100

Affordability

18/100

Resources

44/100

Experience

B+

81/100

Prestige

35/100

Quick Stats

3,104

Total Enrollment

65%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

19.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

92%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Culinary Institute of America Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $423,962
Avg rent near campus: $2,167/mo — vs ~$1,024/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12603 (4.0% cap, Poughkeepsie)

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🏆 Where Culinary Institute of America Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Culinary Science/Culinology

of 2 schools

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Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other

of 3 schools

Restaurant/Food Services Management

of 8 schools

#15

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

of 34 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$35,520	$35,520
Room	$9,220
Board	$4,460
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$59,130	$59,130

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

30%

Receive Pell Grants

59%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training 444 grads/yr Restaurant/Food Services Management 259 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 228 grads/yr Culinary Science/Culinology 50 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 43 grads/yr Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other 34 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Culinary Institute of America's top programs commonly pursue.

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Lodging managers

$68k/yr 52,000 jobs

Food service managers

$65k/yr 352,800 jobs

Bakers

$37k/yr 249,100 jobs

Student Demographics

3,104

Total Students

50%

Women

83%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 47%

Hispanic 19%

Black 7%

Asian 7%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%

Hybrid (Some Online) 34%

Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 83%

25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Culinary Institute of America?

Culinary Institute of America has an acceptance rate of 92%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Culinary Institute of America?

Tuition at Culinary Institute of America is $35,520 for in-state students and $35,520 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Culinary Institute of America?

The graduation rate at Culinary Institute of America is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Culinary Institute of America a good school?

Culinary Institute of America has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Culinary Institute of America?

Culinary Institute of America has a total enrollment of 3,104 students. Most students (83%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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