Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland

600 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97205-2793

Tel: (503)223-2245

Western Culinary Institute provides basic training and education for cooks and apprentice chefs. The curriculum offers you the opportunity to: Acquire the qualities of a professional, entry-level cook including stamina, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, ability to work with others, timing, and the artistry of food preparation. Learn and effectively practice advanced technical skills in food preparation and service. Become familiar with purchasing and inventory controls, buffet work and plate presentation, front-of-the-house operations, and basic principles of kitchen management. Understand the principles of food identification, nutrition, dietetics, and food/beverage composition. Gain an appreciation for the history, evolution, and international diversity of the culinary arts. Develop a sense of professionalism necessary for working successfully in the food service/hospitality industry. Western Culinary Institute offers a full spectrum of culinary education combining the history and teachings of the world-renown Le Cordon Bleu School with a challenging and comprehensive curriculum. Opportunities for Western Culinary Institute Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Restaurant Management, and Pâtisserie and Baking degree program graduates are tremendous in the ever-expanding hospitality and culinary arts industry.

School Highlights

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland serves 452 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland is one of 6 community colleges within Multnomah County, OR.
The nearest community college is Everest College-Portland (0.30 miles away).

	Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland	(OR) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Private, for profit	Public
Total Faculty	15 staff	105 staff

The student population of 452 has declined by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.

Total Enrollment	452 students	2,071 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	30:1	28:1

# Full-Time Students	452 students	844 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	2%	1%

% Asian	3%	4%

% Hispanic	8%	10%

% Black	5%	2%

% White	64%	66%

% Hawaiian	1%	-
% Two or more races	1%	3%

% Unknown races	16%	13%

Diversity Score	0.55	0.53

College Completion Rate	64%	19%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$32,200	$32,200

The private state tuition of $13,361 is equal to the state average of $13,361. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$13,361	$13,361
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	82%

Median Debt for Graduates	$16,500	$15,375

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,000	$6,156

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS