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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$39,440 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$24,990 tuition
$11,260 on campus room & board
$2,000 books
$1,190 fees

$39,440 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$24,990 tuition
$11,260 on campus room & board
$2,000 books
$1,190 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$9,001 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
93% of students receive aid
32% get federal aid ($4,153 avg)
7% get state aid ($2,540 avg)
87% get institn'l aid ($9,001 avg)
80% get loans ($9,977 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.86% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.86% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$5,847,573
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $10,729 87%
Federal Grant Aid $4,153 32%
Pell Grants $3,753 32%
Other Federal Grants $466 32%
Institution Grant Aid $9,001 87%
State Grant Aid $2,540 7%
Student Loans $9,977 80%
Federal Loans $6,089 80%
Other Loans $15,728 20%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: December 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Culinary Institute of America offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
421 Albany Post Rd
Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499
(845) 452-9600
http://www.ciachef.edu

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Nathan from San Jose, CA
  • May-28-2013 I am a current student here

    Excellent. The education, the networking, and the support are all worth it. I do wish they'd get better burners for the main teaching kitchen though.

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  • 3
  • Meghan from West Columbia, SC
  • May-23-2013 I am a current student here

    I'd say in a way it is worth it, since you get the Institute's brand name on your resume but at the same time, you lose a lot of money in stupid things like meal plans and over priced dorm rooms.

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