Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, California · Private
Southern California Institute of Architecture admitted 83% of 606 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Southern California Institute of Architecture’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- January 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $85, and Southern California Institute of Architecture accepts the Common App fee waiver. Southern California Institute of Architecture asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southern California Institute of Architecture’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is – a year. After grants, students paid $21,514 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Southern California Institute of Architecture’s acceptance rate?
Southern California Institute of Architecture admitted 83% of applicants: 501 of 606 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Southern California Institute of Architecture’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due January 15, 2027 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Southern California Institute of Architecture’s application fee?
The application fee is $85 for 2026–27, and Southern California Institute of Architecture accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Southern California Institute of Architecture require?
Besides the application and transcript, Southern California Institute of Architecture asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does Southern California Institute of Architecture have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Southern California Institute of Architecture asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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