Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin

3110 Esperanza Crossing, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78758
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  • Texas Culinary Academy is dedicated to preparing students for the international hospitality industry by providing the finest hands-on education in the classic and modern culinary arts.

School Highlights

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin serves 643 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.

Top Rankings

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty21 staff262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment643 students4,831 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:117:1
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# Full-Time Students643 students1,371 students
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
33%
47%
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% Black
10%
12%
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% White
48%
29%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races		-
3%
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% Unknown races
7%
2%
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Diversity Score0.650.68
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College Completion Rate
64%
19%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,300$34,600
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,390 is less than the state average of $13,663. The private state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,390$13,663
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid84%82%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,250$9,584
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,319$5,250
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Texas Culinary Academy is unique among Texas cooking schools by offering Le Cordon Bleu degree and certificate programs. TCA programs are structured to ensure that students are exposed to a diversified education in culinary arts with the perfect blend of general education classes to broaden their awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and values. TCA maintains a commitment to quality instruction, facilities and student development that separates us from other cooking schools. Our classes are taught by professional chefs that provide insight and real-world experience. At Texas Culinary Academy, we are proud of the atmosphere of professionalism and mutual respect we have created. To encourage creative expression within our culinary learning environment, classes are limited in size. This allows us to provide the exemplary training Le Cordon Bleu is known for and allows students to receive the personal attention they deserve from our experienced instructors. Our classrooms and labs are outfitted with industry-current equipment in order to emulate real-world situations and give students the skills they need to succeed. Our specialized classes cover everything from basic cooking skills to the art of butchering to purchasing and cost control. Texas Culinary Academy offers students both Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program and Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie & Baking Program. Texas Culinary Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Austin is Austin Community College District (5.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Austin Community College District
    Austin Community College District Photo - ACC Northridge campus.
    Public
    41,056 students | 5.30 Mi5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
    Austin, TX 78752
    (512) 223-7000     5.3041,056
  • Central Texas College
    Public
    16,719 students | 49.70 Mi6200 West Central Texas Expressway
    Killeen, TX 76549
    (254) 526-7161     49.7016,719
  • Temple College
    Public
    4,887 students | 51.40 Mi2600 S 1st St
    Temple, TX 76504
    (254) 298-8282     51.404,887
  • Northeast Lakeview College
    Public
    5,510 students | 69.20 Mi1201 Kitty Hawk Rd
    Universal City, TX 78145
    (210) 486-5000     69.205,510
  • Kaplan College-San Antonio-San Pedro
    Private, for profit
    574 students | 76.80 Mi7142 San Pedro Suite 100
    San Antonio, TX 78216
    (210) 366-5500     76.80574
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 643 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,390
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
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