Southern California Institute of Architecture Acceptance
Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private research university in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 236 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 76.60% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $71,909 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $56,162
- 2024 Average Net Price: $43,923 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.60% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 236 99.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 164.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 240
- Applicants (IPEDS): 606
- Room & Board: $13,600 annual estimate
Southern California Institute of Architecture: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern California Institute of Architecture, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern California Institute of Architecture?
Southern California Institute of Architecture is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90013-1822).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture public or private?
Southern California Institute of Architecture is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Southern California Institute of Architecture cost?
Published tuition: $56,162.
Average net price after aid: $43,923.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $36,824 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $38,430 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $66,362 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $224,648.
How hard is it to get into Southern California Institute of Architecture?
Admission rate: 76.60%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southern California Institute of Architecture?
Total enrollment: 236 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 240 students.
Graduate enrollment: 181 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
150%-time completion rate: 71.43%.
First-year retention: 91.4%.
What do graduates of Southern California Institute of Architecture earn?
Median earnings: $53,274 six years after entry; $71,909 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
21.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern California Institute of Architecture known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (164 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (21 completions)
- Architectural Technology/Technician (9 completions)
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning (7 completions)
- Educational Evaluation and Research (6 completions)
- Environmental Studies (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.60%; completion rate 71.43%; median earnings $71,909 at 10 years; net price $43,923. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$56,162
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Architecture was $56,162.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$43,923
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern California Institute of Architecture had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $43,923.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$175,692 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$43,923 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$224,648 4-Year Tuition
$13,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$71,462 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$285,848 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern California Institute of Architecture.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern California Institute of Architecture was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern California Institute of Architecture in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,300 | $37,300 | $38,498 |
| 2014 | $40,262 | $40,262 | $46,509 |
| 2015 | $43,334 | $43,334 | $52,073 |
| 2016 | $42,900 | $42,900 | $56,404 |
| 2017 | $43,800 | $43,800 | $55,775 |
| 2018 | $44,960 | $44,960 | $47,287 |
| 2019 | $45,892 | $45,892 | $54,079 |
| 2020 | $49,278 | $49,278 | $49,091 |
| 2021 | $49,016 | $49,016 | $34,522 |
| 2022 | $50,690 | $50,690 | $14,174 |
| 2023 | $53,564 | $53,564 | $37,535 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.60% Acceptance Rate
606 Total Applicants
501 Students Admitted
35 First-Time Students Enrolled
6.99% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern California Institute of Architecture reported total enrollment of about 236 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (45.8%), White (17.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (17.0%). About 21.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern California Institute of Architecture in 2024 is 236 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 240 students. Graduate enrollment is about 181 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 45.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
71.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Southern California Institute of Architecture completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 60% male / 40% female
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 48% male / 52% female
- Architectural Technology/Technician: 44% male / 56% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern California Institute of Architecture.
Return on Investment
$71,909 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
309.29% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Southern California Institute of Architecture.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 164 completions
2. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 21 completions
3. Architectural Technology/Technician: 9 completions
4. City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning: 7 completions
5. Educational Evaluation and Research: 6 completions
6. Environmental Studies: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Southern California Institute of Architecture.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern California Institute of Architecture graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern California Institute of Architecture from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,192
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,178
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private non-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA, classified as Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Architectural Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 236 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (45.8%), White (17.0%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%). The admission rate is 76.60%. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.43%. Approximately 21.34% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
Location
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1822
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Southern California Institute of Architecture provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern California Institute of Architecture located?
Southern California Institute of Architecture is located in Los Angeles, CA.
What is Southern California Institute of Architecture's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture is 76.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 606 applicants and 501 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southern California Institute of Architecture cost?
Reported tuition is $56,162 and average net price is $43,923 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
Southern California Institute of Architecture reports undergraduate enrollment of about 240 students, Non-Resident Alien (45.8%), White (17.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Southern California Institute of Architecture earn?
Median earnings are $53,274 six years after entry and $71,909 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture public or private?
Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private nonprofit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture an HBCU?
No. Southern California Institute of Architecture is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture a tribal college?
No. Southern California Institute of Architecture is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southern California Institute of Architecture does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.0%).
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern California Institute of Architecture in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Los Angeles, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.