Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena

530 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91101

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 Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 68%.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is one of 49 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is Los Angeles College of Music (0.7 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	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 Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has declined by 25% 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


% 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	$34,600

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

The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena is Los Angeles College of Music (0.7 miles away).

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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.