- Texas Culinary Academy is dedicated to preparing students for the international hospitality industry by providing the finest hands-on education in the classic and modern culinary arts.
School Highlights
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin serves 643 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,390
- Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
21 staff
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
643 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
643 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
888 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
643 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
46%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
48%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,300
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,390 is less than the state average of $13,996. The private state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,390
$13,996
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$9,584
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,319
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Texas Culinary Academy is unique among Texas cooking schools by offering Le Cordon Bleu degree and certificate programs. TCA programs are structured to ensure that students are exposed to a diversified education in culinary arts with the perfect blend of general education classes to broaden their awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and values. TCA maintains a commitment to quality instruction, facilities and student development that separates us from other cooking schools. Our classes are taught by professional chefs that provide insight and real-world experience. At Texas Culinary Academy, we are proud of the atmosphere of professionalism and mutual respect we have created. To encourage creative expression within our culinary learning environment, classes are limited in size. This allows us to provide the exemplary training Le Cordon Bleu is known for and allows students to receive the personal attention they deserve from our experienced instructors. Our classrooms and labs are outfitted with industry-current equipment in order to emulate real-world situations and give students the skills they need to succeed. Our specialized classes cover everything from basic cooking skills to the art of butchering to purchasing and cost control. Texas Culinary Academy offers students both Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program and Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie & Baking Program. Texas Culinary Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin cost?
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin's private state tuition is approximately $13,390.
In what neighborhood is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin located?
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin is located in the North Burnet neighborhood of Austin, TX.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin is Universal Technical Institute-West Texas (3.9 miles away)
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