by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Culinary Institute of America reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on The Culinary Institute of America costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Culinary Institute of America ran about $35,550 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $32,800 | $2,750 | $35,550 |
Culinary Institute of America tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Culinary Institute of America cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. At $35,550 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Culinary Institute of America was high when compared to the national average. Note that The Culinary Institute of America does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how The Culinary Institute of America compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Culinary Institute of America Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Culinary Institute of America increased with an average annual rate of 2.80% over the past five years. Tuition by 2.81%, and fees by 2.76%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $37,571 this school year.
This means an estimated $76,196 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at The Culinary Institute of America, and $156,725 for four years.
This doesn't include other costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at The Culinary Institute of America.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.
