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Southern California Institute of Architecture Science & Tech Programs

Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Southern California Institute of Architecture?

Get in touch with SCI-Arc are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	960 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1822
Phone:	2136132200
Website:	www.sciarc.edu/
Admissions:	www.sciarc.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.sciarc.edu/

How Do I Get Into SCI-Arc?

You can apply to SCI-Arc online at: www.sciarc.edu/

SCI-Arc is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SCI-Arc

Here’s what SCI-Arc requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into SCI-Arc?

SCI-Arc has an acceptance rate of 77%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 7% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at SCI-Arc can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	321	237	74%
Women	425	335	79%

Can I Afford Southern California Institute of Architecture?

The average net price after aid at SCI-Arc is $37,535. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$54,562
In-State Fees	$1,600
Out-of-State Tuition	$54,562
Out-of-State Fees	$1,600
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$56,162
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$56,162

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at SCI-Arc receive some form of financial aid (35 students).

Approximately 80% of students at SCI-Arc receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,262 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,925.

Student Loan Debt

24% of SCI-Arc undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,038 per year.

Southern California Institute of Architecture Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 368 students enrolled at SCI-Arc. SCI-Arc is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions.

Gender Diversity

Of the 236 undergraduate students at SCI-Arc, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern California Institute of Architecture undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	30
Black or African American	7
Hispanic	39
White	39
Two or More Races	9
Non-Resident	108

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SCI-Arc are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	35
Arizona	1
Florida	1
New York	1
Texas	1

Additionally, approximately 46.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southern California Institute of Architecture Graduate Student Diversity

218 of SCI-Arc’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at SCI-Arc, approximately 66% are male and 34% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern California Institute of Architecture graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	4
Hispanic	27
White	34
Two or More Races	4
Non-Resident	124

Science & Tech Programs at Southern California Institute of Architecture

Below are the science & tech degree programs are offered by SCI-Arc, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architectural Sciences and Technology	67	106	—	173
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	—	7	—	7

Academic Programs at Southern California Institute of Architecture

SCI-Arc offers 5 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SCI-Arc has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.