- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a private culinary school with campuses in Boulder, Colorado, Austin, Texas, and online. The school offers culinary arts, pastry arts, hospitality, food entrepreneurship, holistic nutrition and wellness, and plant-based programs.
School Highlights
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder serves 14,494 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 14,494 students
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
92 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
46
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,494 students
2,252 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
23:1
# Full-Time Students
14,494 students
743 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
144 students
185 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
14,494 students
536 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
95 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,509 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
307 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
25%
% Black
39%
6%
% White
34%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4622%
64%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
27%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,236
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,968
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
95%
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?
The acceptance rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is 95%, which is lower than the state average of 98%.
What is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder's ranking?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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