| Type | 4 year, Private |
|---|---|
| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | City: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Trimester |
| Student body size | Small |
|---|---|
Common app member
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Yes |
| Student to faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 65% |
| Students retention rate | 93% |
| On-time graduation rate | 74% |
Located in Los Angeles, California, Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.
Southern California Institute of Architecture is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
Southern California Institute of Architecture boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Southern California Institute of Architecture in 2022 for students from California.
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| California's average | $6,749 |
|---|---|
| National average | $30,235 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Southern California Institute of Architecture in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| California's average | $20,840 |
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| National average | $30,238 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 26 of freshman students at Southern California Institute of Architecture received on average $29,081 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern California Institute of Architecture students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern California Institute of Architecture students is 74.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.7%.
74.2%
- asian 100.0% 4 students
- white 100.0% 4 students
- hispanic 100.0% 2 students
- International Students 65.0% 13 students
Service Offerings
- Academic/career counseling services
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
Veteran Services
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
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