D
Below Average
Score: 41/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
40/100 · earnings-weighted

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Boulder, Colorado 80305
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder campus, Boulder, CO
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder campus, Boulder, CO. Photo: Craig Talbert, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 46%
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
F
33/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,571
Total Enrollment
46%
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
49.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,001
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,101
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,653
Median debt at graduation
47.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
59.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 32nd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services$25,682$35,587+16%#32 of 68#44$9,150

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $983,988
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,955/mo
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🏆 Where Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#15
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
of 15 schools
#16
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
of 16 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

59%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

8,571
Total Students
72%
Women
20%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Hispanic 10%
Black 38%
Asian 2%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 43%
Hybrid (Some Online) 57%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 20%
25-64 (Adult) 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?
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 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?
The graduation rate at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is 46%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder a good school?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder?
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder has a total enrollment of 8,571 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology