Tuition and Fees
The Culinary Institute of America’s Tuition and Fees
Since the cost of attending the CIA varies by campus and program, tuition and fees associated with each campus is listed below. For Specific Tuition and Fee Information, Select Your Campus/Location:
2025–2026 Tuition Information
New York Campus
2025–2026 Tuition and Fees—Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Programs
The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2025 for all degree programs at our Hyde Park, NY campus.
| Tuition* | $19,100 |
| Board/Meal Plan—Residential**# | $2,420 |
| General Fee+ | $885 |
| Total per Semester | $22,405 |
* Full-time tuition is per semester, with each semester ranging from 12–18 credits.
** Board listed is the CIA Meal Plan, which provides points equivalent to two meals per day on scheduled class days with flexible gold points that can be used throughout the semester. See the catalog for more information.
# Board for the semester in the junior or senior year when students in the Asian Cuisine or Mediterranean Cuisine concentration are studying in Singapore or Spain will be as follows: Singapore—$585, Spain—$720.
+ The general fee includes charges such as student activity, student support services, and exam fees.
Notes:
- An application fee of $50 will be charged.
- A student orientation fee of $275 will be charged.
- Students will be charged a fee in their entering semester for supplies and uniforms of $1,180. Students in the Culinary Science program will be charged a Uniform Fee of $160 when they register for Culinary Chemistry.
- Health insurance will be included at a fee of $1,825, per year (may be waived, if eligible).
- A graduation fee of $300 will be charged for all degrees conferred.
- Students enrolled in the Asian Cuisine or Mediterranean Cuisine concentrations that are studying in Singapore or Spain will be charged a $3,100 International Concentration Fee. See International Studies Semester-Away Fee for Concentrations for details.
Residence Hall Rates
On-campus housing is available to students at the New York campus. Rates per semester are as follows:
| New York Campus | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single—Residence Hall | $5,400 |
| Double or Quad—Residence Hall | $4,760 |
| Triple—Residence Hall | $4,015 |
| Double—Lodge | $4,985 |
| Triple—Lodge | $4,230 |
| International Concentration Semester | COST |
|---|---|
| Single (Spain) | $5,400 |
| Double (Spain) | $4,760 |
| Single (Singapore) | $5,400 |
| Double (Singapore) | $4,985 |
Fees That May Be Assessed
| Additional graduation tickets | $45 |
| Audit class fee (per credit) | $635 |
| Commuter parking fee, per semester | $115 |
| Concentration late drop fee | $400 |
| Internship ePortfolio resubmission fee | $150 |
| Housing cancellation fee | $250 |
| Late drop fee | $350 |
| Late payment fee | $150 |
| Late registration fee | $150 |
| Life achievement portfolio application fee | $750 |
| No-show fee—practical and ServSafe exams | $150 |
| Part-time and overload fees (per credit)* | $1,270 |
| Re-registration for failure—internship | $200 |
| Retake—practical and ServSafe exams | $100 |
Cost of Attendance (or Total Cost) is a sum of the Direct Costs of a college and Indirect Costs of attending college. Direct Costs are charges paid directly to the college, such as tuition and fees. Indirect Costs are costs that may be incurred by the student while attending college, such as books, meals, and personal expenses. Learn more about your actual costs with CIA’s Net Price Calculator.
California Campus
2025–2026 Tuition and Fees Schedule—Associate Degree Programs
The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2025 for the associate degree programs at our St. Helena, CA campus.
| Tuition* | $19,100 |
| Board** | $2,120 |
| General Fee+ | $885 |
| Total per Semester | $22,105 |
* Full-time tuition is per semester, with each semester ranging from 12–18 credits.
** Board includes two meals per day on scheduled class days.
+ The general fee includes charges such as student activity, student support services, and exam fees.
Notes:
- An application fee of $50 will be charged.
- A student orientation fee of $135 will be charged.
- Associate degree students will be charged a fee in their entering semester for supplies and uniforms of $1,180.
- Health insurance will be included at a fee of $1,825, per year (may be waived, if eligible).
- A graduation fee of $300 will be charged for all degrees conferred.
- In addition to the fees listed above, California residents, or students enrolled at the California campus, may be subject to a nonrefundable STRF fee. For students who enroll after April 1, 2024, the fee is $0.00 (zero cents) per $1,000 of institutional charges. The STRF rate is subject to change based on the balance in the STRF account. See Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Fee for more information.
2025–2026 Tuition and Fees Schedule—ACAP Program
The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2025 for the certificate programs at our Napa, CA location.
| Tuition* | $19,100 |
| Board** | $1,060 |
| General Fee+ | $300 |
| Total per Semester | $20,460 |
* Full-time tuition is per semester, with each semester ranging from 12–18 credits.
** Board includes one meal per day on scheduled class days.
+ The general fee includes charges such as student activity, student support services, and exam fees.
Notes:
- An application fee of $50 will be charged.
- First-semester supplies for ACAP students is $685.
- Health insurance will be included at a fee of $1,825, per year (may be waived, if eligible).
- A graduation fee of $300 will be charged for all certificates conferred.
- In addition to the fees listed above, California residents, or students enrolled at the California campus, may be subject to a nonrefundable STRF fee. For students who enroll after April 1, 2024, the fee is $0.00 (zero cents) per $1,000 of institutional charges. The STRF rate is subject to change based on the balance in the STRF account. See Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Fee for more information.
Residence Hall Rates
On-campus housing at the California campus is available.. Rates per semester are as follows:
| California Campus | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single, private bath | $6,035 |
| Double | $5,105 |
| Triple or Quadruple | $4,300 |
Fees That May Be Assessed
| Additional graduation tickets | $50 |
| Audit class fee (per credit) | $635 |
| Commuter parking fee, per semester | $115 |
| Concentration late drop fee | $400 |
| Internship ePortfolio resubmission fee | $150 |
| Housing cancellation fee | $250 |
| Late drop fee | $350 |
| Late payment fee | $150 |
| Late registration fee | $150 |
| Life achievement portfolio application fee | $750 |
| No-show fee—practical and ServSafe exams | $150 |
| Part-time and overload fees (per credit)* | $1,270 |
| Re-registration for failure—internship | $200 |
| Retake—practical and ServSafe exams | $100 |
Cost of Attendance (or Total Cost) is a sum of the Direct Costs of a college and Indirect Costs of attending college. Direct Costs are charges paid directly to the college, such as tuition and fees. Indirect Costs are costs that may be incurred by the student while attending college, such as books, meals, and personal expenses. To learn more about your actual costs, check out the CIA’s Net Price Calculator.
Texas Campus
2025–2026 Tuition and Fees—Degree Programs
The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2025 for the associate degree programs at our San Antonio, TX campus.
| Tuition* | $19,100 |
| Board** | $1,060 |
| General Fee+ | $485 |
| Total per Semester | $20,645 |
* Full-time tuition is per semester, with each semester ranging from 12–18 credits.
** Board includes one meal per day on scheduled class days.
+ The general fee includes charges such as student activity, student support services, and exam fees.
Notes:
- An application fee of $50 will be charged.
- A student orientation fee of $60 will be charged.
- Associate degree students will be charged a fee in their entering semester for supplies and uniforms of $1,180.
- Health insurance will be included at a fee of $1,825, per year (may be waived, if eligible).
- A graduation fee of $300 will be charged for all degrees conferred.
Fees That May Be Assessed
| Audit class fee (per credit) | $635 |
| Commuter parking fee, per semester | $115 |
| Concentration late drop fee | $400 |
| Internship ePortfolio resubmission fee | $150 |
| Housing cancellation fee | $250 |
| Late drop fee | $350 |
| Late payment fee | $150 |
| Late registration fee | $150 |
| Life achievement portfolio application fee | $750 |
| No-show fee—practical and ServSafe exams | $150 |
| Part-time and overload fees (per credit)* | $1,270 |
| Re-registration for failure—internship | $200 |
| Retake—practical and ServSafe exams | $100 |
Cost of Attendance (or Total Cost) is a sum of the Direct Costs of a college and Indirect Costs of attending college. Direct Costs are charges paid directly to the college, such as tuition and fees. Indirect Costs are costs that may be incurred by the student while attending college, such as books, meals, and personal expenses. To learn more about your actual costs, check out the CIA’s Net Price Calculator.
Online Bachelor’s Degree (CIA Alumni Only)
2025–2026 Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees listed below go into effect on July 1, 2025.
| Tuition per credit | $845 |
| Technology Fee per credit | $45 |
Note:
- This is a part-time program where students typically take 6–9 credits per semester.
- An application fee of $75 will be charged.
- A graduation fee of $300 will be charged for all degrees conferred.
- View the program details.
Cost of Attendance (or Total Cost) is a sum of the Direct Costs of a college and Indirect Costs of attending college. Direct Costs are charges paid directly to the college, such as tuition and fees. Indirect Costs are costs that may be incurred by the student while attending college, such as books, meals, and personal expenses. To learn more about your actual costs, check out the CIA’s Net Price Calculator.
Need Help Funding Your Education?
You may be surprised to learn that the “sticker price” of a CIA education may be less than you think. Why? Financial aid can impact the amount of tuition actually paid. We always ask students to start the financial aid process early. Our goal is to make our degree programs as affordable as possible based on your need.
Every CIA applicant is reviewed for merit aid.
Find out how much you qualify for!
Tuition Payment Options
To help you manage educational expenses, CIA also offers two convenient payment options:
- Our Tuition Installment Plan is an interest-free payment option that allows you to spread education expenses into equal monthly payments.
- You can also pay online in full using your checking or savings account.
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