More selective than 45% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southern California Institute of Architecture over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Southern California Institute of Architecture admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southern California Institute of Architecture compared with other California colleges?
Southern California Institute of Architecture has the 51st-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Art Center College of Design | 75% | 79% | $48,661 |
| 48 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 75% | 68% | $11,531 |
| 49 | California Lutheran University | 76% | 70% | $30,109 |
| 50 | University of California-Riverside | 76% | 76% | $14,304 |
| 51 | Southern California Institute of Architecture | 77% | 71% | $43,923 |
| 52 | Westmont College | 77% | 70% | $29,053 |
| 53 | John Paul the Great Catholic University | 80% | 64% | $34,666 |
| 54 | Whittier College | 81% | 60% | $25,757 |
| 55 | Woodbury University | 82% | 60% | $33,692 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Southern California Institute of Architecture
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southern California Institute of Architecture admissions questions
What is the Southern California Institute of Architecture acceptance rate?
Southern California Institute of Architecture accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 501 of 606 applicants were admitted.
Does Southern California Institute of Architecture require the SAT or ACT?
Southern California Institute of Architecture considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Southern California Institute of Architecture?
7% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (35 of 501).
Is Southern California Institute of Architecture getting harder to get into?
Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern California Institute of Architecture overview