Average

Score: 53/100

Arizona Culinary Institute

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Scottsdale, Arizona 85259

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 85%

Outcomes

73/100

Affordability

43/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Quick Stats

157

Total Enrollment

85%

Graduation Rate

85%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Arizona Culinary Institute Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,145,354
Avg rent near campus: $1,729/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85250 (3.2% cap, Scottsdale)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

85%

Receive Any Aid

53%

Receive Pell Grants

63%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training 127 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Arizona Culinary Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Student Demographics

157

Total Students

43%

Women

57%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%

Hispanic 25%

Black 13%

Asian 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%

25-64 (Adult) 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Arizona Culinary Institute?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Arizona Culinary Institute?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Arizona Culinary Institute?

The graduation rate at Arizona Culinary Institute is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Arizona Culinary Institute a good school?

Arizona Culinary Institute has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Arizona Culinary Institute?

Arizona Culinary Institute has a total enrollment of 157 students.

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