Institute of Culinary Education Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit trade school in New York, New York, enrolling about 589 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 75.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,865 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 589 0.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.00%
  • First-Generation Students: 43.9%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.8% from 2014 to 2015 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,085

Institute of Culinary Education: what the data shows

Common questions about Institute of Culinary Education, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Institute of Culinary Education?

Institute of Culinary Education is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10281).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Institute of Culinary Education public or private?

Institute of Culinary Education is a Private For-profit institution.

How big is Institute of Culinary Education?

Total enrollment: 589 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,085 students.

About 0% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Institute of Culinary Education?

150%-time completion rate: 75.00%.

What do graduates of Institute of Culinary Education earn?

Median earnings: $36,663 six years after entry; $47,865 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,439.

23.90% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Institute of Culinary Education known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Institute of Culinary Education a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.00%; median earnings $47,865 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Institute of Culinary Education was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

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2024 Value

In 2024 Institute of Culinary Education had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

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

4-year total cost breakdown for Institute of Culinary Education.

Financial Aid by Income Level

23.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38.34% 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 Institute of Culinary Education 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 Institute of Culinary Education in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2015 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013——$42,885
2014——$44,967
2015——$44,152

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

Institute of Culinary Education reported total enrollment of about 589 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (17.7%), and Black or African American (14.3%). About 23.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

0.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Institute of Culinary Education in 2024 is 589 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,085 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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 White at 35.5%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

25.00% 100% Completion Time

75.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25.00% of students graduating from Institute of Culinary Education completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 47% male / 53% female
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 17% male / 83% female
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager: 43% male / 57% 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Institute of Culinary Education.

Return on Investment

$6,439 Median Student Debt

$47,865 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

13.45% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Institute of Culinary Education.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 406 completions

2. Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef: 122 completions

3. Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager: 54 completions

4. Hotel/Motel Administration/Management: 11 completions

Most popular programs at Institute of Culinary Education.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Institute of Culinary Education graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Institute of Culinary Education from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,070

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit institution located in New York, NY. 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, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. Enrollment is approximately 589 students. Student body composition includes White (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (17.7%), Black or African American (14.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 75.00%. Approximately 23.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

New York, NY 10281

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Institute of Culinary Education 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 Institute of Culinary Education located?

Institute of Culinary Education is located in New York, NY.

How much does Institute of Culinary Education cost?

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

What is the student body demographics at Institute of Culinary Education?

Institute of Culinary Education reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,085 students, White (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (17.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Institute of Culinary Education?

About 43.9% of students at Institute of Culinary Education are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Institute of Culinary Education earn?

Median earnings are $36,663 six years after entry and $47,865 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Institute of Culinary Education?

The 150%-time completion rate is 75.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Institute of Culinary Education students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,439.

Is Institute of Culinary Education public or private?

Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit institution located in New York, NY.

Is Institute of Culinary Education an HBCU?

No. Institute of Culinary Education is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Institute of Culinary Education a tribal college?

No. Institute of Culinary Education is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Institute of Culinary Education a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Institute of Culinary Education does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.7%).

Is Institute of Culinary Education religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Institute of Culinary Education in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New York trade schools profile
  • New York, New York city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New York

    • 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.