Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 007304
- Phone: (315) 470-7256
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
97.72%FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$12,496Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
College Video
School Map
Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
765 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY
The Culinary Institute of America, located in Hyde Park, New York, is one of the oldest culinary schools in the United States. The school was founded in 1946 by Katharine Angell and Frances Roth as the New Have Restaurant Institute, in New Haven, Connecticut, and was founded as a vocational school for returning veterans from World War II. The school changed its name in 1951, and moved to its current location in 1971. CIA is the largest employer of American Culinary Federation certified master chefs. The school also has branch campuses in St. Helena, California, San Antonio, Texas and Singapore. The school also runs an on campus restaurant at its three United States based locations.
Academics
The Culinary Institute of America offers associate and bachelor degree programs in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. Students will receive in depth and practical instruction on the methods and techniques used to craft the dishes and desserts in the finest ways possible. In addition to the majors offered, certificate programs in wine and beverage studies, latin cuisine and more are available. The education provided at the CIA offers students a solid foundation a professional supervision that can result in a career in food.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in applying to the Culinary Institute of America must have a high school diploma or GED. When applying students will be required to submit one or more recommendations depending on the program and will have to take a COMPASS assessment test. A minimum of six months professional food preparation experience at a minimum of 15 hours a week is necessary prior to admission to the CIA. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students interested in obtaining aid may contact or visit the financial aid office to get assistance in beginning the process. Additional information is available through the school's website in the form of instructional videos.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants CIA accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $31,000-$37,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 92% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 91% | $14,760 |
Receiving Student Loans | 69% | $12,291 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Culinary Institute of America may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Culinary Institute of America by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Personal and Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts (A, C)
- Baking And Pastry (A)
Other Career Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Culinary Institute of America.
- Institute of Culinary Education in Flushing, NY (69 miles away)
- French Culinary Institute in Bronx, NY (71 miles away)
- The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Pittsburgh, PA (141 miles away)
- New England Culinary Institute in Middlebury, VT (187 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 007304
- Phone: (315) 470-7256
- School Homepage