Southern California Institute of Architecture
With campus located in a former freight depot, Southern California Institute of Architecture is a not-for-profit institution of architectural innovation in the urban arts district of Los Angeles. One of the only independent architecture schools in the nation, SCI-Arc offers a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture curriculum focused on five disciplines of the art form. All classes at SCI-Arc are centered around practice in the design studio featuring feedback from faculty recruited from a roster of practicing architects. SCI-Arc strives to remain at the forefront of computer technology and teachings emphasize professional excellence, unorthodox investigation, and material exploration. In addition to classroom space, the SCI-Arc campus features a digital fabrication lab known as the Magic Box and a Robot House designed for experiments regarding the future of architecture.
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
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
7%
Submitting ACT
93%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1116
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
481
Total Number of Undergrads
249
Classroom Sizes
0
100
81%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
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. | $48,416
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| 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. | $48,416
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$13,440
|
| Books and Supplies | $3150
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
30%
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.
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.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,447
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,948
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,086
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,708
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.
$31,000
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.
$310
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
1
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York
Orange
Seattle
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,200
What Students Are Saying
3.89
Average Rating
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