Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco
Tel:
(415)216-4416
- Founded as one of the West's first culinary arts schools, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (Formerly known as California Culinary Academy)has been committed to providing high standards of culinary arts, restaurant management training, and personal chef training since 1977.
School Highlights
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco serves 442 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is one of 3 community colleges within San Francisco County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco (1.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco | (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 | 15 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 442 students | 7,516 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 442 students | 1,613 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 6% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 37% |
| % Black | - | 7% |
| % White | 3% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | - | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 85% | 5% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 71% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,100 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- San Francisco's Culinary hot spot historic California Hall at 625 Polk Street in downtown San Francisco is the nerve center of the Academy and an ideal place to pursue chef training. Students at California Culinary Academy can apply their passion everyday. A stand-up cocktail party, full-course dinner party, wedding reception, or corporate event presents a unique learning opportunity that combines the talent and skill of our students. Meals are prepared and served by Academy students under the direction of our Academy chef instructors. CCA prides itself on helping students secure their important first job in restaurants, hotels, resorts, bakeries, and other culinary and hospitality related businesses. Our Career Services staff offers individual sessions in career planning, resume writing, and interview preparation. Every student needs a payment plan for his or her education, and we are committed to helping you in your financial planning. The Academy offers tuition planning assistance to all students, and federal and state financial aid for those who qualify.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco (1.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San FranciscoPrivate, for profit527 students | 1.50 Mi55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415)675-5200 1.50527 - 23,610 students | 3.80 Mi50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415)239-3000 3.8023,610 - College of AlamedaPublic5,712 students | 6.80 Mi555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)522-7221 6.805,712 - Laney CollegePublic10,548 students | 7.90 Mi900 Fallon Sreet
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)834-5740 7.9010,548 - Skyline CollegePublic9,393 students | 9.90 Mi3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650)738-4100 9.909,393
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