Culinary Institute Inc

7070 Allensby
Houston, TX 77022
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Culinary Institute Inc serves 303 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,828
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Culinary Institute Inc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Culinary Institute Inc
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
71 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Culinary Institute Inc has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Culinary Institute Inc diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
303 students
3,803 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
236 students
788 students
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# Part-Time Students
67 students
3,015 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
341 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
236 students
784 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
67 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
4%
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% Asian
29%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
9%
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% Black
36%
40%
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% White
1%
6%
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% Hawaiian
27%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4516%
0.5294%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,828 is more than the state average of $13,996. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,828
$13,996
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$19,792
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,904
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Culinary Institute Inc cost?
Culinary Institute Inc's private state tuition is approximately $15,828.
What schools are Culinary Institute Inc often compared to?
Culinary Institute Incis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Culinary Institute Inc's ranking?
Culinary Institute Inc ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Culinary Institute Inc located?
Culinary Institute Inc is located in the Northside And Northline neighborhood of Houston, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,828
  • Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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