- Our goal is to provide high quality training and a conceptual understanding of Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Hospitality and Culinary Management; to prepare students for entry into mid to upper-mid level positions in the food service industry; and to equip students with the skills necessary for advancement and new enterprise during a culinary arts or management career, including business communications skills and the essentials of food service business management skills.
School Highlights
Louisiana Culinary Institute serves 114 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Private-state tuition: $34,100
- Acceptance Rate: 23%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Louisiana Culinary Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Louisiana Culinary Institute
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
10 staff
37 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Louisiana Culinary Institute has declined by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Louisiana Culinary Institute diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
114 students
682 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
114 students
287 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
395 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
76 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
114 students
284 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,093 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%

% Asian
2%
2%

% Hispanic
7%
5%

% Black
30%
33%

% White
59%
45%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%


Diversity Score
0.56
0.68

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
36%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.87%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $34,100 is more than the state average of $14,930. The private state tuition has grown by 133% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$34,100
$14,930

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%

Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,567

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
23%
79%

ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Louisiana Culinary Institute cost?
Louisiana Culinary Institute's private state tuition is approximately $34,100.
What is the acceptance rate of Louisiana Culinary Institute?
The acceptance rate of Louisiana Culinary Institute is 23%, which is lower than the state average of 79%. Louisiana Culinary Institute's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Louisiana with low acceptance rates.
What is Louisiana Culinary Institute's ranking?
Louisiana Culinary Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Lowest acceptance rates, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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