Southern California Institute of Architecture

Frequently asked questions

About Southern California Institute of Architecture

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Where is Southern California Institute of Architecture located?

Southern California Institute of Architecture is located in Los Angeles, CA, in the United States.

What type of institution is Southern California Institute of Architecture?

Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

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

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southern California Institute of Architecture is approximately 77% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Southern California Institute of Architecture?

Southern California Institute of Architecture's published in-state tuition is approximately $56,162 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Southern California Institute of Architecture?

Southern California Institute of Architecture reports total enrollment of approximately 418 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How much does Southern California Institute of Architecture actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Southern California Institute of Architecture is approximately $43,923 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $36,824 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $24,769. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.

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

Southern California Institute of Architecture reports a graduation rate of approximately 71% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.

How much do graduates of Southern California Institute of Architecture earn?

Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $71,909 for students who received federal financial aid at Southern California Institute of Architecture. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.

How should I verify final details about Southern California Institute of Architecture?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southern California Institute of Architecture.

How much do Architecture graduates from Southern California Institute of Architecture earn?

Southern California Institute of Architecture's master's graduates in Architecture earned a median $78,626 four years after graduating, 6% above the $74,139 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard).

Does Southern California Institute of Architecture get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?

No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Southern California Institute of Architecture's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $77,466, above the $36,565 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in California, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.