Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 91.8% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 970–1195 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 17–25 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $31,864 |
| Grad rate | 65% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,475 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-14 |
| Early Action II | 2025-12-31 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-02-15 |
| Application fee | $50 (US) · $50 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Writing supplement | Yes |
| Test policy | never required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Write a personal statement of at least 200 words telling us why you’re passionate about the food and hospitality industry. Be sure to tell us about your experiences and how they’ve prepared you for the Culinary Institute of America.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).