Southern California Institute of Architecture
SCI-Arc
Los Angeles, California 90013-1822
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — close-knit campus
Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private urban institution in Los Angeles, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 236 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $71,909 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $37,535.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •He was awarded the AIA/ACSA Topaz Medal for excellence in architecture education in 1990.
- •Neil Denari became director in 1997, Eric Owen Moss served as director from 2002–2015, and Hernán Díaz Alonso served as director and chief executive officer effective from 2015-2025.
- •On September 1, 2025, Díaz Alonso was succeeded as director and CEO by Winka Dubbeldam.
- •While SCI-Arc initially established a reputation as an unaccredited, experimental school, it has since been accredited.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$33,250
Programs (7)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + large city premium