School Highlights
Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute serves 108 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
6 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute has declined by 42% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
108 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
108 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
108 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
108 students
552 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
62%
32%
% Black
8%
20%
% White
6%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Non Resident races
14%
3%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
67%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
85%
Source: 2025 (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.
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