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Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park

Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park
1946 Campus Drive
Hyde Park, NY 12538-1499

Official telephone: (845) 452-9600
Fax number: (845) 452-8629
Website: www.ciachef.edu
Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Rachel Birchwood,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 845 452-9430
800 285-4627 (toll free)
admissions@culinary.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $50
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
Math: 3 recommended
Science: 3 recommended
Social studies: 4 recommended
Total: 16 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Six months of food service experience recommended.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Recommendation to attend community college prior to re-applying for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.16
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 54%
Average SAT I: 502 verbal, 511 math, 1486 combined
Average ACT: 21 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 31%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 14%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,273
Number of applicants offered admission: 1,173 (92%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 497 (42%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 71%
Tuition deposit amount: $300
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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