- 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).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 9,606 students
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
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
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
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
n/a
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
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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(303) 466-1714
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Denver, CO 80221
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