Cost

Students will apply to The CIA for financial aid as part of the application process. 

  • The CIA board plan is mandatory and includes two meals per scheduled class day with flexible gold points that can be used throughout the semester. 
  • Supplies include uniforms & tool kits. Textbooks and supplements are ordered separately by individual. 
  • Culinary students will spend two full semesters at The CIA, Baking & Pastry students will spend three full semesters at The CIA.  The final semester for Bakers will be September to December 2025.

Cost per semester:

Application Fee: waived
Tuition: $ 17,760
Board: $ 2,230
Housing: $ 4,990
Supplies: $ 900
General Fees: $ 860
Total: $ 26,740
One Time Graduation Fee: $ 300

Dates are tentative until the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar for The CIA is officially published.  Rates are based on 2023-2024 tuition and fees and subject to change.