School Highlights
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute serves 187 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
188 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
187 students
1,236 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
187 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
187 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
31%
% Black
60%
19%
% White
1%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
31%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute's ranking?
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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