Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Culinary Institute of America, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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Part-time students at Culinary Institute of America generally pay $1,230 for each credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $1,230 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Culinary Institute of America appear below.
Required fees account for added up to $2,950; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,900 |
| Fees | $2,950 |
| Total | $39,850 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board.
Tuition at Culinary Institute of America has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $32,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $33,850 |
| One Year Ago | $35,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $36,900 |
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 3.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $41,398 the year after.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Culinary Institute of America, check out the Culinary Institute of America Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Culinary Institute of America Tuition & Fees page.