School Highlights
Institute of Culinary Education serves 351 students (6% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Institute of Culinary Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Institute of Culinary Education
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Institute of Culinary Education has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Institute of Culinary Education diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
351 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
21 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
330 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
21 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
330 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
16%
n/a
% Asian
7%
13%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
% Black
25%
7%
% White
13%
23%
% Hawaiian
31%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Institute of Culinary Education's ranking?
Institute of Culinary Education ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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