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Southern California Institute of Architecture

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

9:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Southern California Institute of Architecture

960 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California 90013

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Phone

(213) 613-2200

Website
www.sciarc.edu/

Mission Statement

SCI-Arc makes alliances with international communities, builds value into cities and advances critical architecture, to engage a fluid world. SCI-Arc's pedagogy is cross-disciplinary, and focused on hybrid and flexible programming. New technological tools, used in experimental ways, prepare students to meet unprecedented global change.

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Mission Statement

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SCI-Arc makes alliances with international communities, builds value into cities and advances critical architecture, to engage a fluid world. SCI-Arc's pedagogy is cross-disciplinary, and focused on hybrid and flexible programming. New technological tools, used in experimental ways, prepare students to meet unprecedented global change.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$50,890

Out of state

$50,890
Graduate

In state

$50,890

Out of state

$50,890

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
30%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 10.0% $6,178
State/local grants 10.0% $9,220
Institutional grants 30.0% $38,231
Loans 7.0% $5,500

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$3,920 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

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Academics

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
  • Educational Evaluation and Research
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
      • A program that prepares individuals to use computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to manipulate images and information originating as film, video, still photographs, digital copy, soundtracks, and physical objects in order to communicate messages simulating real-world content. Includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
    • Educational Evaluation and Research
      • A program that focuses on the principles and procedures for generating information about educational programs, personnel and methods, and the analysis of such information for planning purposes. Includes instruction in evaluation theory, evaluation research design and planning, administering evaluations and related data collection activities, data reporting requirements, data analysis and interpretation, and related economic and policy issues. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
59.84%
  • Apply 513
  • Accepted 307
  • Attend 28

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$85
Graduate
$85

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
530-640
SAT Reading
490-590
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
41%
Male Students
59%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Two Or More Ethnicities59.55%
  2. Caucasian16.77%
  3. Asian9.47%
  4. Hispanic/Latino9.47%
  5. Black3.16%
  6. Not Specified0.99%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.39%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

642

Undergraduate students

261

Graduate students

381

Full Time Students
95%
Part Time Students
5%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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