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Your Chances of Getting Into Culinary Institute of America

Based on publicly available admissions data

Less Selective91.8% acceptance rate

Acceptance rate over 60%. Likely a safety or match for most applicants.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
91.8%
SAT Range (Middle 50%)
970 - 1195
ACT Range (Middle 50%)
17 - 25

Is Culinary Institute of America a Reach, Target, or Safety?

With a 91.8% acceptance rate, Culinary Institute of America is likely a target or safety school for most students with competitive academic records.

Build a balanced college list with reach, target, and safety schools to maximize your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my chances of getting into Culinary Institute of America?

Culinary Institute of America accepts 91.8% of applicants. Your individual chances depend on your complete profile: GPA, test scores, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations. Use this data as a benchmark, not a guarantee.

What GPA do I need for Culinary Institute of America?

Culinary Institute of America looks for academically strong students. Review recent CDS data on the school's website for GPA breakdowns of admitted students.

What SAT score do I need for Culinary Institute of America?

The middle 50% of enrolled freshmen scored between 970 and 1195 on the SAT. Scoring at or above 1195 puts you in the top quartile of admitted students. For ACT, the middle 50% range is 17-25.