Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin

6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin serves 305 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
2010
Total Faculty
13 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
9
School Calendar
School Motto
'La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.'

Student Body

The student population of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin has grown by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
305 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
305 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
305 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
305 students
869 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
47%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
38%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
54%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
100%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Kristen Kish - Emmy-nominated Top Chef Host -
    • Michael Fields - Austin Culinary Arts Graduate, Pitmaster at Franklin Barbecue -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin?
The acceptance rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 93%.
Who are famous alumni from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin famous alumni include: Kristen Kish - Emmy-nominated Top Chef Host and Michael Fields - Austin Culinary Arts Graduate, Pitmaster at Franklin Barbecue.
What is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin's ranking?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Travis County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Travis County, TX is Southern Careers Institute-Austin. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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