Southern California Institute of Architecture

Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Southern California Institute of Architecture reported a 82.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Los Angeles, CA, with an SAT reference of 1295. The historical average net price is $43,923 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

82.7%

606 applicants

SAT reference

1295

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$43,923

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Southern California Institute of Architecture

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)14501295—
ACT (composite, 1–36)32—35

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

70.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

91.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$71,909

Student Body

236

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Southern California Institute of Architecture, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$36,824
$30,001 – $48,000$38,430
$48,001 – $75,000$66,362
$75,001 – $110,000N/A
$110,000+$42,245

Top Majors at Southern California Institute of Architecture

MajorDegrees Awarded
Architecture67

Financial Aid at Southern California Institute of Architecture

About Southern California Institute of Architecture

Official website: https://www.sciarc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.sciarc.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Southern California Institute of Architecture

What is the acceptance rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture?

Southern California Institute of Architecture reported a 83% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 606. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Southern California Institute of Architecture?

The historical 83% acceptance rate suggests Southern California Institute of Architecture was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern California Institute of Architecture?

The imported historical records for Southern California Institute of Architecture include an SAT reference value of 1295. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Southern California Institute of Architecture?

The stored historical average net price at Southern California Institute of Architecture is $43,923 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 43%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $45,500 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Southern California Institute of Architecture is 71%. its stored first-year retention rate is 91%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $71,909. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Southern California Institute of Architecture test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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