Culinary Institute Inc Tuition & Completion (2026)
Culinary Institute Inc is a private for-profit two-year college in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 313 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $30,428 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $18,827. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (37.4%) and Black or African American (34.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,827
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,428 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 313 72.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
- First-Generation Students: 46.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 90.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 485
- Room & Board: $6,316 annual estimate
Culinary Institute Inc: what the data shows
Common questions about Culinary Institute Inc, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Culinary Institute Inc?
Culinary Institute Inc is located in Houston, TX (ZIP 77022-4322).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Culinary Institute Inc public or private?
Culinary Institute Inc is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Culinary Institute Inc cost?
Published tuition: $18,827.
Average net price after aid: $30,428.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,428 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $75,308.
How big is Culinary Institute Inc?
Total enrollment: 313 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 485 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Culinary Institute Inc?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 33.3%.
What do graduates of Culinary Institute Inc earn?
Median earnings: $24,831 six years after entry; $32,195 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,004.
56.40% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Culinary Institute Inc known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (97 completions)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef (56 completions)
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Culinary Institute Inc a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $32,195 at 10 years; net price $30,428. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$18,827
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Culinary Institute Inc was $18,827.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,428
2024 Value
In 2024 Culinary Institute Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,428.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$121,712 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,428 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$75,308 4-Year Tuition
$6,316 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,743 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$110,972 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Culinary Institute Inc.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.65% 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 Culinary Institute Inc 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 Culinary Institute Inc 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 | $16,052 | $16,052 | $25,046 |
| 2014 | $15,828 | $15,828 | $21,438 |
| 2015 | $15,938 | $15,938 | $22,384 |
| 2016 | $15,938 | $15,938 | $22,969 |
| 2017 | $15,938 | $15,938 | $26,104 |
| 2018 | $15,938 | $15,938 | $23,223 |
| 2019 | $16,625 | $16,625 | $26,349 |
| 2020 | $17,782 | $17,782 | $25,088 |
| 2021 | $17,381 | $17,381 | $26,175 |
| 2022 | $17,279 | $17,279 | $31,817 |
| 2023 | $18,539 | $18,539 | $26,470 |
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
Culinary Institute Inc reported total enrollment of about 313 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (37.4%), Black or African American (34.8%), and White (24.3%). About 56.40% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Culinary Institute Inc in 2024 is 313 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 485 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
33.3%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 37.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Culinary Institute Inc completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services: 58% male / 42% female
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 20% male / 80% female
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager: 67% male / 33% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Culinary Institute Inc.
Return on Investment
$16,004 Median Student Debt
$32,195 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
164.52% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Culinary Institute Inc.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 97 completions
2. Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 56 completions
3. Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Culinary Institute Inc.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Culinary Institute Inc graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Culinary Institute Inc from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 90.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,479
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,469
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Culinary Institute Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Culinary Arts and Related Services, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. Enrollment is approximately 313 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (37.4%), Black or African American (34.8%), White (24.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 56.40% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Location
Houston, TX 77022-4322
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Culinary Institute Inc demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Culinary Institute Inc located?
Culinary Institute Inc is located in Houston, TX.
How much does Culinary Institute Inc cost?
Reported tuition is $18,827 and average net price is $30,428 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,316 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Culinary Institute Inc?
Culinary Institute Inc reports undergraduate enrollment of about 485 students, Hispanic or Latino (37.4%), Black or African American (34.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Culinary Institute Inc?
About 46.6% of students at Culinary Institute Inc are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Culinary Institute Inc earn?
Median earnings are $24,831 six years after entry and $32,195 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Culinary Institute Inc?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Culinary Institute Inc students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,004.
Is Culinary Institute Inc public or private?
Culinary Institute Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is Culinary Institute Inc an HBCU?
No. Culinary Institute Inc is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Culinary Institute Inc a tribal college?
No. Culinary Institute Inc is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Culinary Institute Inc a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Culinary Institute Inc reports 37.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Culinary Institute Inc religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Culinary Institute Inc in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Houston, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.