Overview
The Culinary Institute of America at Copia is a branch campus of the CIA, established in Napa, California, to extend the institute's culinary education mission into wine country. Opened in its current form in the mid-2010s after the CIA took over the former Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts building, the campus focuses on wine studies, food business, and hospitality leadership. It leverages the CIA's century-long reputation, dating to its 1946 founding in New Haven, Connecticut, as one of the world's premier culinary education institutions.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Napa, California |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Total students | 500 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Acceptance rate | N/A |
| Graduation rate | N/A |
| Average starting salary | $48,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $36,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,000 |
| Room & board | $14,000 |
| Average financial aid | $15,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 70% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Wine and Beverage Studies
- Culinary Arts
- Food Business Leadership
- Hospitality Management
- Sustainable Food Systems
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.