School Highlights
Institute of Culinary Education serves 553 students (12% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 50:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- 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
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Institute of Culinary Education
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-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
Total Faculty
11 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
14
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Institute of Culinary Education has grown by 57% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 50:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Institute of Culinary Education diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
553 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
65 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
488 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
553 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
65 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
488 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
39%
46%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
30%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
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