Culinary Institute of America

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,520

4.93% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$36,015

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.8%

2,161 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,104

96.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49%

51 Graduates

About

Culinary Institute of America is a higher education institution located in Dutchess County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Culinary Institute of America were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (393 degrees awarded) and Baking & Pastry Arts (211 degrees).

In 2023, 1,036 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Culinary Institute of America. 53.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (492 degrees), 2.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Culinary Institute of America is $35,520, which is $20,356 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Culinary Institute of America was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 938 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Culinary Institute of America is $35,520, which is $20,356 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,015.

In 2023, 91% of undergraduate students attending Culinary Institute of America received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,520

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Culinary Institute of America was $35,520. The cost of tuition at Culinary Institute of America is $20,356 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Culinary Institute of America (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,015

2023 Value

7.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Culinary Institute of America had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,015. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Culinary Institute of America grew by 7.51%.

This chart compares the average net price of Culinary Institute of America (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,545

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Culinary Institute of America was of $12,545 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.49% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Culinary Institute of America (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Culinary Institute of America received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.09% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Culinary Institute of America (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Culinary Institute of America was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 938 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Culinary Institute of America received 2,161 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.5% annual growth. Out of those 2,161 applicants, 1,983 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,104 students enrolled at Culinary Institute of America in 2023. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Culinary Institute of America has an overall enrollment yield of 34.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,983

Accepted Out of 2,161

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Culinary Institute of America was 91.8% (1,983 admissions from 2,161 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.5%, while admissions grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Culinary Institute of America (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2023)

136

Scores Submitted (2023)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Culinary Institute of America in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Culinary Institute of America had a total enrollment of 3,104 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Culinary Institute of America is 2,984 students and the part-time enrollment is 120. This means that 96.1% of students enrolled at Culinary Institute of America are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Culinary Institute of America, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.1% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.31% Black or African American, 7.12% Asian, 5.03% Two or More Races, 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Culinary Institute of America in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24%), followed by White Female (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Culinary Institute of America in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,104 students. The full-time enrollment at Culinary Institute of America is 2,984 and the part-time enrollment is 120. This means that 96.1% of students enrolled at Culinary Institute of America are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Culinary Institute of America (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Culinary Institute of America was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Culinary Institute of America had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Culinary Institute of America (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,463 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
602 enrolled students
Black or African American
227 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Culinary Institute of America is 47.1% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.31% Black or African American, 7.12% Asian, 5.03% Two or More Races, 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 116 students (3.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 78 more women than men received degrees from Culinary Institute of America. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Culinary Institute of America is white (492 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (184 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Culinary Institute of America is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (393 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (211 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Culinary Institute of America, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (736 degrees awarded), Business (266 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Culinary Institute of America are Accountants & auditors (1,006,423 people), Other managers (721,041 people), Financial managers (506,803 people), Chief executives & legislators (386,466 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (245,165 people).

The most specialized majors at Culinary Institute of America in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (736 degrees awarded), Business (266 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Culinary Institute of America are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Culinary Institute of America are Personal & Culinary Services (736 degrees awarded), Business (266 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Culinary Institute of America are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Culinary Institute of America are Personal & Culinary Services (736 degrees awarded), Business (266 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (34 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Culinary Institute of America.

Most Common (2023)

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
393 degrees awarded
Baking & Pastry Arts
211 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Culinary Institute of America was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 393 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Culinary Institute of America according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

479

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

557

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 479 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute of America, which is 0.86 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (557).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Culinary Institute of America by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 271 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute of America in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.81 times more than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Culinary Institute of America in Baking & Pastry Arts, which is 5.23 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Culinary Institute of America is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.92% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
492 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
184 degrees awarded
Asian
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Culinary Institute of America is white (492 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (184 degrees).

2.51% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
264 degrees awarded
White Male
228 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Culinary Institute of America is white female (264 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (228 degrees).

Operations

Culinary Institute of America has an endowment valued at nearly $144M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −71.4k (−0.0495%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Culinary Institute of America had a total salary expenditure of 172M. Culinary Institute of America employs 42 Instructors, 42 Associate professors and 35 Professors. Most academics at Culinary Institute of America are Male Professor (25), Male Instructor (24), and Male Associate professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Culinary Institute of America are: Management, with 199 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 68 employees, and Service with 57 employees.

Endowment

$144M

2023 Endowment

4.47%

decline from 2022

Culinary Institute of America has an endowment valued at about $144M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Culinary Institute of America declined 4.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $132M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Culinary Institute of America (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50M

2023 Salaries

11.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Culinary Institute of America paid a median of $50M in salaries, which represents 29.2% of their overall expenditure ($172M) and a 11.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 23.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.9M

Instructional Salaries

138

Number of Employees

In 2023, Culinary Institute of America paid a total of $14.9M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

199 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Culinary Institute of America were Instructor with 42 employees, Associate professor with 42 employees, and Professor with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Culinary Institute of America were Management with 199 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 68 employees, and Service with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Culinary Institute of America was Male Professor with 25 employees, Male Instructor with 24 employees, and Male Associate professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Culinary Institute of America.

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