Southern California Institute of Architecture

Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 236 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $71,909 ten years after enrollment, which is 76% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 70.7%. The average net price after financial aid is $43,923 per year. The most popular programs include Architectural Technology, Graphic Communications, City & Regional Planning, Natural Resources Conservation, and Educational Media.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$71,909

Graduation Rate

70.7%

Median Debt

Not reported

Average Net Price

$43,923

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.41x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

236

Admission Rate

76.6%

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

91.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$56,162

Out-of-State Tuition

$56,162

Pell Grant Rate

21.3%

Federal Loan Rate

23.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$36,824

Income $30K–$48K

$38,430

Income $48K–$75K

$66,362

Student Demographics

Women

41.9%

White

17.0%

Black

3.0%

Hispanic

17.0%

Asian

13.1%

Two or More Races

4.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

56.7%

Accreditations

WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (7)

Bachelor (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Architectural Technology	Not reported	49

Master (6)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Architectural Technology	Not reported	72
Graphic Communications	Not reported	19
City & Regional Planning	Not reported	8
Natural Resources Conservation	Not reported	7
Educational Media	Not reported	5
Architecture	$78,626	Not reported