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The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private, not-for-profit college dedicated to providing the world's best professional culinary education. Excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity are the core values that guide our efforts. We teach our students the general knowledge and specific skills necessary to live successful lives and to grow into positions of influence and leadership in their chosen profession.
Email: admissions@culinary.edu
Phone: 845-452-9600
Famous graduates: Nicole Abiouness, Jill Davie, Stephen Langlois
Type of University: Private non-profit college
Year founded: 1946
No. of undergraduate students: 2918
Students who received financial aid: 90%
Admission
Application Statistics
Number of undergraduate applications received:1045
Undergraduate acceptance rate:
94
Free tuition for foreign students
Scholarship for foreigners?
Application process
Let’s Get Started!
Applying to the CIA is easy through our online portal. The application is designed to help us get to know you and your areas of interest. Just follow these steps to get started:
- Create your CIA account and complete your application or use the Common Application.
- Answer some short questions or submit a statement on why you wish to attend the CIA.
- Sign, date, and submit your application along with the $50 application fee.
- Ask for a recommendation from a former teacher or employer, and include that recommendation with your application.
- Contact your high school or previous college and request that they send your official transcripts to the CIA Admissions Office.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Learn more about specific steps in the application process:
Application timeline
Bachelor of Culinary Arts (BPS)
01 January - 01 December The Culinary Institute of AmericaThe Adult Degree Completion Program: Bachelor in Culinary Arts is intended for student who have a minimum of 30 transfer credits from previous college study. Bachelor degree programs are offered in January and September. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BS)
01 January - 31 December The Culinary Institute of AmericaBachelor degree programs are offered in January and September. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To secure the September intake, applications should be submitted before March 31st. To secure the January intake, applications should be submitted before September 30th.
Bachelor of Culinary Science (BPS)
01 January - 31 December The Culinary Institute of AmericaBachelor degree programs are offered in January and September. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To secure the September intake, applications should be submitted before March 31st. To secure the January intake, applications should be submitted before September 30th.
Bachelor of Applied Food Studies (BPS)
01 January - 31 December The Culinary Institute of AmericaBachelor degree programs are offered in January and September. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To secure the September intake, applications should be submitted before March 31st. To secure the January intake, applications should be submitted before September 30th.
Bachelor of Food Business Management (BBA)
01 January - 31 December The Culinary Institute of AmericaBachelor degree programs are offered in January and September. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To secure the September intake, applications should be submitted before March 31st. To secure the January intake, applications should be submitted before September 30th.
Standardized Test Requirements
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 80 with at least a 20 in each band
- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0
- CAE Advanced: Minimum score of 180 with a score of at least 175 in each section
- PTE: Minimum score of 53
SAT Percentiles
Sat scores
Cost of attendance
| Tuition* | $14,690 (semester) |
| Supplies | $755/$620 |
| Board | $1,775 |
| General Fee+ | $740 |
Application Fee
$50
Miscellaneous
Provides sim card to foreign students
Provides guidance to foreign students for housing
Majors
| Applied Food Studies | Culinary Science | Food Business Management | Hospitality Management |
| Culinary Arts | Baking and Pastry Arts |
| Wine and Beverage Studies | Accelerated Culinary Arts Program |
Announcements
The Culinary Institute of America is on Tour in Asia!
The Culinary Institute of America is currently on tour through several cities in Asia! Our next stop is Shanghai, followed by Chengdu! Some see us and learn more about CIA!
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