Southern California Institute of Architecture
Admissions

Interested in attending Southern California Institute of Architecture?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southern California Institute of Architecture, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

74
%
Acceptance rate
January 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Southern California Institute of Architecture?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SCI-Arc accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 214 people applied and 157 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
75 / 99 (76%)
Men
82 / 115 (71%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southern California Institute of Architecture:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Southern California Institute of Architecture, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Southern California Institute of Architecture by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SCI-Arc considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southern California Institute of Architecture?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

SCI-Arc is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

3%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
640
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1020
75th Percentile
1230

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Southern California Institute of Architecture. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

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