Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge

215 First St
Cambridge, MA 02142
  View full size
  Get directions
Top Ranked (2021-22): View Rankings
Tel: (617) 218-8000
www.chefs.edu
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL

School Highlights

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge serves 474 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationItem not availableAssociate'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 Faculty14 staff113 staff
This chart display total faculty of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and community college average number of faculty in MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment474 students2,565 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and community college average number of enrollment of MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio34:122:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and community college average student staff ratio of MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
# Full-Time Students474 students1,076 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge. This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of MA.
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and the percentage of Asian community college students in MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Black
15%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and the percentage of Black community college students in MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% White
38%
49%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and the percentage of White community college students in MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Two or more races		-
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in MA by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Unknown races
36%
9%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in MA.
Diversity Score0.700.69
This chart display the diversity score of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and the community college average diversity score of MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
College Completion Rate
63%
18%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of MA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,600$35,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of MA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,102 is less than the state average of $28,383. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,102$28,383
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid72%81%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in MA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$16,205$11,450
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in MA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,250$5,000
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in MA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Cambridge is Fisher College (0.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Fisher College
    Fisher College Photo - Fisher student studying in the Esplanade. The campus is steps away from The Charles River, Boston Common, and Public Garden.
    Private, non-profit
    1,628 students | 0.70 Mi118 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02116
    (617) 236-8800     0.701,628
  • Bunker Hill Community College
    Public
    12,522 students | 0.90 Mi250 New Rutherford Ave
    Boston, MA 02129
    (617) 228-2000     0.9012,522
  • Bay State College
    Bay State College Photo
    Private, for profit
    691 students | 1.00 Mi31 Saint James Avenue
    Boston, MA 02116
    (617) 217-9080     1.00691
  • Urban College of Boston
    Private not-for-profit
    931 students | 1.10 Mi2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02116
    (617) 449-7070     1.10931
  • Roxbury Community College
    Public
    2,007 students | 2.60 Mi1234 Columbus Ave
    Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
    (617) 427-0060     2.602,007
Recent Articles
How Community Colleges are Lowering High School Dropout Rates
How Community Colleges are Lowering High School Dropout Rates
Today's high school dropout rates call for drastic measures, and community colleges are taking action to help keep students in high school. Learn about their innovative programs and how your local community college is keeping high school students on campus.
Goldman Sachs and Community Colleges: Teaming Up for Small Business Assistance
Goldman Sachs and Community Colleges: Teaming Up for Small Business Assistance
Learn about how small businesses can obtain helpful assistance, training, and mentoring through community colleges thanks to Goldman Sachs' 10,000 Small Business program.
The Catch-22 of Community College Graduation Rates
The Catch-22 of Community College Graduation Rates
Community college graduation rates may appear to be in dire straits, but what are the real numbers? Could it be that the “successful” students who transfer to four-year universities are considered community college “drop outs” statistically?
Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 474 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,102
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
Did You Know?
For Massachusetts public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $28,383 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 65%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Massachusetts community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Massachusetts is Bunker Hill Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links