- Our goal is to provide high quality training and a conceptual understanding of Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Hospitality and Culinary Management; to prepare students for entry into mid to upper-mid level positions in the food service industry; and to equip students with the skills necessary for advancement and new enterprise during a culinary arts or management career, including business communications skills and the essentials of food service business management skills.
School Highlights
Louisiana Culinary Institute serves 77 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Private-state tuition: $34,100
- Acceptance Rate: 38%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Louisiana Culinary Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five years.
Louisiana Culinary Institute
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
2003
Total Faculty
6 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Louisiana Culinary Institute has declined by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Louisiana Culinary Institute diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
77 students
678 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
38:1
# Full-Time Students
77 students
270 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 18-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
77 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
77 students
270 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 18-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
19%
40%
% White
56%
42%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 18-year historical data
% Hawaiian
10%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
Showing 2011–2025. View full 18-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
87%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$40,662
$37,569
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $34,100 is more than the state average of $16,224. The private state tuition has grown by 133% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$34,100
$16,224
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
89%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,783
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
38%
92%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Louisiana Culinary Institute cost?
Louisiana Culinary Institute's private state tuition is approximately $34,100.
What is the acceptance rate of Louisiana Culinary Institute?
The acceptance rate of Louisiana Culinary Institute is 38%, which is lower than the state average of 92%. Louisiana Culinary Institute's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Louisiana with low acceptance rates.
What is Louisiana Culinary Institute's ranking?
Louisiana Culinary Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Lowest acceptance rates and Diversity in US community colleges.
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