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Culinary Institute of America SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 928-1183. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 17-23. Culinary Institute of America admitted 91% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
928-1183
ACT middle 50%
17-23
Acceptance rate
91%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
3,011

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Culinary Institute of America?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1183 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Culinary Institute of America's SAT submitters; 928 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 22% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Culinary Institute of America?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Culinary Institute of America SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing478545600
SAT Math450520583
SAT total (estimated)92810651183
ACT composite172023

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 600 in Reading and Writing and 583 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 133 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1060.

Testing policy

Does Culinary Institute of America require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Culinary Institute of America told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Culinary Institute of America's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Culinary Institute of America

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$39,850
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$36,113
First-year retention rate
70%
Graduation rate within 6 years
63%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,475

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FAQ

Culinary Institute of America admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Culinary Institute of America?

Culinary Institute of America does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 928 and 1183 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1183 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 928 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Culinary Institute of America?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 17 to 23, with a median of 20. Scoring 23 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Culinary Institute of America require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Culinary Institute of America reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Culinary Institute of America's admissions website before you apply.

What is Culinary Institute of America's acceptance rate?

Culinary Institute of America admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].