Institute of Culinary Education

521 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Institute of Culinary Education serves 351 students (6% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Institute of Culinary Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Institute of Culinary Education
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
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
n/a
294 staff

Student Body

The student population of Institute of Culinary Education has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Institute of Culinary Education diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
351 students
5,744 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Institute of Culinary Education and community college average number of enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
21 students
813 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Institute of Culinary Education and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
330 students
4,931 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Institute of Culinary Education and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Institute of Culinary Education.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
813 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Institute of Culinary Education and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
330 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
16%
13%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Institute of Culinary Education and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
25%
46%
% White
13%
5%
% Hawaiian
31%
24%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Institute of Culinary Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.79
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,211 per year for in-state students and $6,572 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $23,811 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is California College of Music. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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