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Private Non-Profit

Southern California Institute of Architecture

Los Angeles, CA

Official Website
Median Earnings
$71,909
10 years after enrollment
Grad Rate
70.7%
6-year completion
Students
236
Undergraduate enrollment
Admit Rate
76.6%
Acceptance rate

Annual Cost Breakdown

Full Sticker Price

$71,612/yr

Tuition + fees + room + board + books. What you pay with no financial aid.

Avg After Grants

$43,923/yr

What students who received federal/institutional grants actually paid on average. Varies by family income.

Tuition Only

$56,162/yr

Tuition only — does not include room, board, or fees.

💡 The “Avg After Grants” is an average across all students who received aid — your actual cost depends on your family income. Use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants — by income bracket. Source: U.S. Dept of Education, AY 2022–23.

Under $30k/yr income$36,824/yr
$30k–$48k/yr income$38,430/yr
$48k–$75k/yr income$66,362/yr
$75k–$110k/yr income—
Over $110k/yr income—

These are averages for aid recipients. Your exact cost depends on your specific FAFSA results. Estimate yours on studentaid.gov →

Admissions & Outcomes

Acceptance Rate
76.6%
1-Year Retention
91.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.3%
First-Generation Students
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Acceptance Rate

76.6%

Accessible — open to a wide range of applicants.

Top Programs

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% of bachelor's degrees awarded in each field

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Program Rankings

Official program-level rankings (US News, QS, Forbes) are not available through a free public API. The Earnings by Major section below is the best free proxy — it shows real median salaries 2 years after graduation for each program at this school, sourced directly from federal earnings data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern California Institute of Architecture

How much does Southern California Institute of Architecture cost?

The average net price at Southern California Institute of Architecture after grants and scholarships is $43,923 per year. The full sticker price before aid is $71,612/yr. Your actual cost depends on your family income — use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

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

The 6-year graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture is 70.7%. The 1-year retention rate is 91.4%. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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

The acceptance rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture is 76.6%. Accessible — open to a wide range of applicants.

What do Southern California Institute of Architecture graduates earn?

The median earnings of students who attended Southern California Institute of Architecture 10 years after enrollment is $71,909. Earnings vary significantly by major — see the Earnings by Major section above for program-specific data. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is Southern California Institute of Architecture a good school?

Whether Southern California Institute of Architecture is the right fit depends on your major, budget, and priorities. Key facts: 71% graduation rate, average net price of $43,923/year, median graduate earnings of $71,909 at 10 years. Use our free Fit Score quiz to see how this school ranks against your specific needs.

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, AY 2022–23 (updated November 2025). Earnings reflect median 10-year outcomes for all students who enrolled.