Culinary Institute of America Admission Requirements
Hyde Park, New YorkChances of getting into Culinary Institute of America
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
98%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Culinary Institute of America and can I get accepted? The school has a 98% acceptance rate ranking it #150 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,014 out of 1,035 applicants were admitted making Culinary Institute of America an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Culinary Institute of America typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 47% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
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| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Culinary Institute of America ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.1Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Culinary Institute of America. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Culinary Institute of America was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #89 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Culinary Institute of America accepts 98% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 13% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 15% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 19% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 18% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 10% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 7% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
60% of Culinary Institute of America freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 9% |
| Top 25% of class | 26% |
| Top 50% of class | 60% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 0% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 619 | 416 | 1,035 |
| Accepted | 607 | 407 | 1,014 |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Enrolled | 256 | 216 | 472 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 42% | 53% | 47% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Culinary Institute of America and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190503 IPEDS survey data for Culinary Institute of America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my chance of getting into Culinary Institute of America?
98% of those who apply are granted admission to Culinary Institute of America. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
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