The Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hyde Park (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. This institution also has branch campuses in Napa Valley, San Antonio and Singapore. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 77-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CIA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.