California Institute of Integral Studies
About
The California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is a private graduate school in San Francisco. Founded in 1968 as the California Institute of Asian Studies, the school adopted its current name in 1980. CIIS has been regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges since 1981.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
CIIS vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions CIIS selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCalifornia Institute of Integral Studies | — | — | 1,874 | — | Doctoral/Professional |
Claremont Graduate University | — | — | 1,771 | — | R2 Research |
Dominican University of California | 78% | 83.5% | 1,900 | $50,218 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Naropa University | 37% | 100.0% | 1,094 | $28,862 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Notre Dame de Namur University | 7% | 99.9% | 306 | — | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Pacifica Graduate Institute | — | — | 833 | — | Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional |
Palo Alto University | — | — | 1,065 | — | Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional |
Saybrook University | — | — | 1,057 | — | Doctoral/Professional |
The Wright Institute | — | — | 518 | — | Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional |
| Peer group median | 37% | 99.9% | 1,065 | $39,540 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Office of Institutional Research (IR) provides data, analysis and information services that foster and support effective and informed decision-making, policy formulation and planning.
Visit IR office page- Lael FonDirector of Institutional Research
- Kathleen Marie ClancySr. Systems Analyst
- Amanda LeeInstitutional Research Analyst
- Jessica McGuireInstitutional Research Manager
Documents & reports (2)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planBuilding On Commitment: CIIS @ 602022The California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) has unveiled a new strategic plan, 'Building On Commitment: CIIS @ 60,' covering the period from 2022 to 2028. The plan, crafted with extensive community input, centers around goals such as reimagining the university's core identity, achieving sustainability, gaining recognition for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and fostering innovation in research and community life. CIIS aims to continue being a hub for academic rigor and personal growth by embedding spirituality and improving community well-being, ensuring a meaningful impact on society and the world.ciis.edu
Notable alumni (6)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Chani NicholasAstrology
- Dr. Philip McAdooLeadership and Consulting
- Dr. Jessica DiVento DzubanMental Health
- Dr. Talia MoléAnthropology and Social Change
- Kevonya ElziaIntegrative Health Studies
- Dr. Shefali TsabaryDrama Therapy
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