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Your chances of getting into Culinary Institute of America

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

94.9%
Admission Difficulty for Culinary Institute of America
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Culinary Institute of America is 94.9%.  Its admission rate is the 147th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Culinary Institute of America and can you get accepted?

Culinary Institute of America is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,790 out of the 1,887 who applied were admitted.

Culinary Institute of America typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.26. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Culinary Institute of America?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Culinary Institute of America you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.26 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1110 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT

Culinary Institute of America GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.26

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Culinary Institute of America?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Culinary Institute of America are to have around a 3.26 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.26 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Culinary Institute of America accepts 95% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Culinary Institute of America is 3.26 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #81 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Culinary Institute of America is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Culinary Institute of America students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.4% Good
3.50 to 3.74 19.3% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.6% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 19.7% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.8% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.2% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Culinary Institute of America SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Culinary Institute of America. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

980-1240

Applicants Submitting SAT 

22%
SAT Scores for Culinary Institute of America
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 500
Math 25th Percentile 480
Composite 25th Percentile 980
SAT Scores for Culinary Institute of America
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1240
Average SAT Score 1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Culinary Institute of America?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Culinary Institute of America is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1240. Students who get into Culinary Institute of America score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers..  Culinary Institute of America ranks #84 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Culinary Institute of America regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Culinary Institute of America is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1110, you have around a 95% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

Culinary Institute of America admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1240 and Above Good >97%
1110 to 1240 Avg + 95%-97%
980 to 1110 Avg - 91%-95%
850 to 980 Reach 84%-91%
Less than 850 Low <84%
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Culinary Institute of America ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

5%
ACT Scores for Culinary Institute of America
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for Culinary Institute of America
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 25
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Culinary Institute of America?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Culinary Institute of America is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 27.  The school ranks #76 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

5 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Culinary Institute of America.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Culinary Institute of America is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Culinary Institute of America for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 95% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 27 ACT score.

Culinary Institute of America admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >98%
23 to 27 Avg + 95%-98%
20 to 23 Avg - 92%-95%
17 to 20 Reach 86%-92%
Less than 17 Low <86%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Culinary Institute of America admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,111 776 1,887
Accepted 1,056 734 1,790
Acceptance Rate 95% 95% 95%
Enrolled 364 310 674
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 34% 42% 38%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Culinary Institute of America is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Culinary Institute of America and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Culinary Institute of America Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Culinary Institute of America
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Culinary Institute of America is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.26 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1110 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024