Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder Tuition

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a private for-profit trade school in Boulder, Colorado, serving roughly 8,504 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 47.51% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,001 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $13,367 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,504 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.51%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
  • First-Generation Students: 38.1%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 92.6%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,162

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder: what the data shows

Common questions about Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is located in Boulder, CO (ZIP 80305).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder public or private?

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder cost?

Average net price after aid: $13,367.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$12,863
$30,001–$48,000$13,641
$48,001–$75,000$14,324
$75,001–$110,000$15,975
$110,001+$16,707

How big is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?

Total enrollment: 8,504 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 15,162 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?

150%-time completion rate: 47.51%.

First-year retention: 49.2%.

What do graduates of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder earn?

Median earnings: $32,101 six years after entry; $32,001 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,653.

59.29% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.51%; median earnings $32,001 at 10 years; net price $13,367. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$13,367
2024 Value

In 2024 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,367.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$53,468 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$13,367 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013——$24,281
2014——$25,229
2015——$24,029
2016——$19,782
2017——$23,709
2018——$13,604
2019——$10,136
2020——$9,949
2021——$10,927
2022——$11,852
2023——$12,193

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder reported total enrollment of about 8,504 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (40.4%), White (31.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (10.4%). About 59.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in 2024 is 8,504 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,162 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

49.2%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 40.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

38.99% 100% Completion Time

47.51% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 38.99% of students graduating from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 39% male / 61% female
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 12% male / 88% female
  • Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant: 13% male / 87% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder.

Return on Investment

$9,653 Median Student Debt

$32,001 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

498.51% Return on Investment

3.0 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 1,922 completions

2. Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 1,355 completions

3. Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant: 109 completions

4. Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager: 50 completions

5. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 20 completions

Most popular programs at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 92.6%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,987
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,310

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a private for-profit institution located in Boulder, CO, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 8,504 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (40.4%), White (31.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.51%. Approximately 59.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields

Location

Boulder, CO 80305

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder located?

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.

How much does Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $13,367 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,162 students, Black or African American (40.4%), White (31.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?

About 38.1% of students at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder earn?

Median earnings are $32,101 six years after entry and $32,001 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?

The 150%-time completion rate is 47.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,653.

Is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder public or private?

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a private for-profit institution located in Boulder, CO.

Is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder an HBCU?

No. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder a tribal college?

No. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.8%).

Is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Colorado trade schools profile
  • Boulder, Colorado city profile
  • Rocky Mountains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Colorado

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.