Southern California Institute Of Architecture
Location and Contact Information
960 E. 3rd StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013-1822
USA
Main Tel: (213) 613-2200
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Southern California Institute of Architecture, located in Los Angeles, California, was established in 1972 by Ray Kappe. It was originally known as the New School. Commonly abbreviated as SCI-Arc, the college is a private institution that offers specialized courses related to architecture. SCI-Arc offers programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas of architecture and design. It also offers future initiatives and study abroad programs.
SCI-Arc has an active student union that organizes a number of student activities by co-coordinating between faculty and students. The college also offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of institutional scholarship programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in architecture and planning.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid
Southern California Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southern California Institute Of Architecture:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | 3,816 |
| 2 | Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | 9,120 |
| 3 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | 10,299 |
| 4 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | 6,777 |
| 5 | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | New York, NY | 972 |
| 6 | Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | 26,496 |
| 7 | Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 4,609 |
| 8 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, NJ | 8,398 |
| 9 | Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | 1,632 |
| 10 | Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | 20,273 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 80 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 71 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 31 |
Students
Student enrollment was 482 in 2009-2010 (491 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 51% of enrolled students and graduate students are 49%.
Students under 25 years old represent 21% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Southern California Institute offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
- Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)