Culinary Institute of America
Culinary Institute of America is a private nonprofit college in Hyde Park, NY. Its average net price is $34,731 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $30,249 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $28,776 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $30,221 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $37,297 |
| $110,001 and up | $41,403 |
$41,425Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$41,425Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$34,731Average Net Price
$15,640Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$1,000Books and Supplies
$6,370Other Expenses
34.8%Students on Pell Grants
56.2%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
91.1%Acceptance Rate
478 to 600SAT Reading, Middle Half
450 to 583SAT Math, Middle Half
17 to 23ACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $47,356 |
| 8 years after entry | $51,374 |
| 10 years after entry | $57,608 |
49.6%Graduation Rate
70.0%Retention Rate
$12,500Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Hyde Park, NYLocation
Large suburbSetting
3,011Undergraduate Enrollment
Private nonprofitControl
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $48,130 Small program - rough guide n=65 | $26,250 n=105 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $48,434 n=269 | $26,376 n=300 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $47,819 National median for this major n=24,237 | $26,250 Small program - rough guide n=32 |
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