Private not-for-profit

Culinary Institute of America (CA) SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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CIA California’s $38,670 tuition means your strategy should include affordability from the start, not just admission. If SAT or ACT scores are part of your plan, set a target that strengthens your options while you compare scholarships, grants, and total program costs.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Culinary Institute of America (CA) facts and stats

Quick Facts

Culinary Institute of America (CA) is a California-based campus of the Culinary Institute of America. CIA California serves students pursuing culinary and hospitality-focused study in a specialized campus setting. CIA California is commonly referenced by its colloquial name in admissions and school search contexts.

Location

St. Helena, CA

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Key Culinary Institute of America (CA) application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

February 16

Early Action

November 14

Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to CIA California, take your first test by spring of junior year and use the next summer for a retake if needed. Because the Early Action deadline is November 14, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last retake likely to arrive in time and can give you one more superscoring opportunity.

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What you'll actually pay

CIA California is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $38,670, and students can review grants, scholarships, work-study, and loan options to plan their net cost.

Tuition and Fees$38,670

Room and Board$15,660

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At CIA California, tuition, fees, room and board total about $54,330 before books, supplies, personal expenses, and travel. As a private not-for-profit institution, students should compare that sticker price with their financial aid offer, since the final amount paid can vary by family finances. Prospective students can use the net price calculator to estimate what CIA California may cost after grants and other aid.