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California Institute of Integral Studies

San Francisco, CA, USA

The California Institute of Integral Studies fuses new age concepts such as consciousness and spirituality into all of its academic offerings. The Institute’s San Francisco campus is made up of three schools and also houses a branch of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which offers graduate degrees in acupuncture. CIIS is also home to the Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research, which offers classes, workshops, and training for psychotherapists specializing in psychedelic studies. The Interdisciplinary Studies program, which takes place in intensive sessions over six weekends per semester, enables students to complete a bachelor’s degree in one year.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No

Important Deadlines

Admitted Student Stats

Out-Of-State Students
26%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,833
Total Number of Undergrads
84
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$21,596
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$21,596

Aid & Grants

0
100
22%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%

Student Loans

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
19%
81%
Student Organizations
7
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

What Students Are Saying

CIIS offers progressive educational practices, formats, and courses of study that suit both traditional and non-traditional students. Faculty expertise coupled with honoring student experience allows the learner to be an explorer as meaningful connections are made in a creative space.
Kristen from Harrisonburg, VA