Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder

637 S Broadway, Ste H
Boulder, CO 80305
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  • Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a private culinary school with campuses in Boulder, Colorado, Austin, Texas, and online. The school offers culinary arts, pastry arts, hospitality, food entrepreneurship, holistic nutrition and wellness, and plant-based programs.

School Highlights

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder serves 9,606 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 9,606 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
92 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder has grown by 10456% over five years.
The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 191% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,606 students
2,252 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
9,606 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9,606 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
38%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
25%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
7%
49%
% Hawaiian
37%
3%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,236
$10,213
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,968
$4,823
Acceptance Rate
95%
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?
The acceptance rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is 95%, which is lower than the state average of 98%.
What is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder's ranking?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 9,606 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Colorado public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,735 per year for in-state students and $10,403 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,076 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Colorado is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Colorado 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 Colorado is Colorado Heights University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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