The Culinary Institute of America

About the university

Established in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private non-profit specialized institution in Hyde Park, New York, with branch campuses in Napa Valley, San Antonio, and Singapore. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, CIA has a small enrollment of 2,000-2,999 students and offers certificates, diplomas, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in culinary arts. The institution has a highly inclusive admission policy, with an acceptance rate of 90-99%, which makes it a least selective institution. CIA is open to international applicants and provides various academic and non-academic resources such as a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid, scholarships, study abroad opportunities, online courses, and administrative services to support student success.