Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena

530 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91101-0000

Tel: (626)229-1300

At Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles, our culinary programs are designed to help students pursue their passions and prepare them for professional opportunities in the international culinary, pâtisserie and baking, and hospitality industries. With campuses in both Hollywood and Pasadena, California, students receive a comprehensive, challenging education in classic culinary techniques combined with modern innovations and the latest in global cuisine. They learn through demonstration by chef instructors followed by hands-on application. Our California culinary arts curriculum includes important theoretical concepts, practical application, and industry-relevant general education courses. Students also benefit from small class size in a creative, supportive community. Le Cordon Bleu fosters a unique multi-cultural and educational environment, encouraging you to learn and grow in the lessons you undertake in the fundamentals of classical cooking. It is our privilege to be able to give students from all walks of life the opportunity to overcome your toughest challenges and embrace your creative passion, while working alongside our dedicated professional chefs. We’re delighted to provide an environment that encourages students with unparalleled facilities and with a focus on your ability to pursue great things upon graduation.

School Highlights

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena serves 1,792 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 68%.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is one of 51 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
The nearest community college is Los Angeles College of Music (0.70 miles away).

	Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena	(CA) Community College Avg.
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	48 staff	97 staff

The student population of 1,792 has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,792 students	7,516 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	37:1	44:1

# Full-Time Students	1,792 students	1,613 students

# Part-Time Students	-	5,903 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-

% Asian	10%	13%

% Hispanic	9%	37%

% Black	10%	7%

% White	18%	32%

% Hawaiian	2%	-

% Two or more races	1%	3%

% Unknown races	49%	5%

Diversity Score	0.70	0.73

College Completion Rate	62%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$38,900	$34,900

The private state tuition of $13,413 is less than the state average of $19,157. The private state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$13,413	$19,157

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	86%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$15,042	$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,195	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS