Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 29.58% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 44.60% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Institute of Culinary Education pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Institute of Culinary Education?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Institute of Culinary Education net price
Not available
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Institute of Culinary Education Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Institute of Culinary Education in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$47,865
Undergraduates
452
10-Year Median Earnings - Institute of Culinary Education vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Institute of Culinary Education graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Institute of Culinary Education?
Undergraduates
452
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
29.58%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
44.60%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 29.58% of Institute of Culinary Education students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 44.60% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
Institute of Culinary Education lists Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Institute of Culinary Education is listed at 521 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101-5221. Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Institute of Culinary Education with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Culinary Education | Not available | Not available | Not available | $47,865 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Institute of Culinary Education's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Institute of Culinary Education in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is Institute of Culinary Education's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,865 for Institute of Culinary Education.
Is Institute of Culinary Education accredited?
Institute of Culinary Education's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
How many students attend Institute of Culinary Education?
The local dataset lists 452 undergraduate students at Institute of Culinary Education.
What percentage of Institute of Culinary Education students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Institute of Culinary Education in the local dataset is 29.58%.
What is the federal loan rate at Institute of Culinary Education?
The federal loan rate for Institute of Culinary Education in the local dataset is 44.60%.
Where should I verify Institute of Culinary Education data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Institute of Culinary Education or the latest official federal education data.