Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, CA · Private
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Southern California Institute of Architecture admitted 76.6% of applicants university-wide (573 of 748).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 76.6% | 573 | 748 |
| In-state | 50.0% | 60 | 120 |
| Out-of-state | 53.3% | 80 | 150 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 40 | 80 |
| Men | 73.8% | 237 | 321 |
| Women | 78.8% | 335 | 425 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 573 admitted students, 40 enrolled (7.0% yield).
Southern California Institute of Architecture U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- median 1295
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–3.50
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Southern California Institute of Architecture U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $77,862/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $56,162 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,700 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $77,862/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $36,824 |
| $30k–48k | $38,430 |
| $48k–75k | $66,362 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Director's Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- SCI-Arc Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Merit Scholarship — $5,000 - $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Chairman's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- SCI-Arc Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Director's Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- SCI-Arc Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Merit Scholarship — $5,000 - $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Chairman's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- SCI-Arc Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- SCI-Arc Supplement Question
- High School Transcript(s)
- Portfolio (optional)
- SAT I or ACT Test Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- SCI-Arc Supplement Question
- High School Transcript(s)
- Portfolio (optional)
- SAT I or ACT Test Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
Southern California Institute of Architecture requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $71,909
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 71.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 91%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
Southern California Institute of Architecture · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Academics and campus
Student–faculty ratio: 6:1 · 69% of class sections have under 20 students.
Southern California Institute of Architecture U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.