Southern California Institute of Architecture ¹

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Summary

Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private institution that was founded in 1972. It has an urban setting and the campus size is 2 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $30,650 (2011-12).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

With its location in the intensely urban artist's district in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, SCI-arc provides students with a uniquely inspiring environment in which to study Architecture. An integral part of the emerging cultural hub of a city with a tradition of architectural experimentation, the school is devoted to finding radically new responses to the real needs and aspirations of today's world. It is distinguished by the vibrant atmosphere of its studios, where students and faculty - mostly practicing architects - work together in a fluid, nonhierarchical manner, re-examining assumptions and exploring and testing new ideas through making.

General Information

School type	private, coed college
Year founded	1972
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	urban
2011 Endowment	N/A

Applying

When applying to Southern California Institute of Architecture, it's important to note the application deadline is May 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 1. The application fee at Southern California Institute of Architecture is $75. It has an an acceptance rate of 90.5 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity	N/A
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	90.5% 4
Application deadline	May 1
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	June 1

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Academic Life

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Student Life

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Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority	N/A
Collegiate athletic association	N/A

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Campus Info & Services

Southern California Institute of Architecture offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at Southern California Institute of Architecture, 85 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Southern California Institute of Architecture.

Students who have cars on campus	85%
Health insurance offered	No
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

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Tuition and fees	$30,650 (2011-12)
Room and board	$9,696 (2011-12)
Financial aid statistics	N/A

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* Overview details based on 2011 data