- The L��cole Culinaire staff is dedicated to assisting our students with their educational careers by providing friendly, knowledgeable guidance. Making the decision to return to school is a life changing decision which will positively impact one�s personal and professional life. It is our hope that L��cole Culinaire offers you the skills, knowledge and guidance that you seek as you transition into your chosen career path. Our curriculum is designed to provide all students with an exceptionally strong and well rounded background in all aspects of the hospitality and food and beverage industry.
School Highlights
L'Ecole Culinaire-Memphis served 442 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 38%.
School Overview
L'Ecole Culinaire-Memphis
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
15 staff
38 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
442 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
442 students
416 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
442 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
442 students
378 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Black
64%
20%
% White
29%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$28,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,350
$13,503
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,993
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does L'Ecole Culinaire-Memphis cost?
L'Ecole Culinaire-Memphis's private state tuition is approximately $14,350.
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