Below Average

Score: 43/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Miami, Florida 33145

🌐 www.mmci.edu/

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

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: 34%

Outcomes

C+

58/100

Affordability

45/100

Resources

71/100

Experience

18/100

Prestige

13/100

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

141

Total Enrollment

34%

Graduation Rate

98%

Retention Rate

6.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

64.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

41.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

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

For parents & investors

The Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $735,527
Avg rent near campus: $3,018/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33136 (6.4% cap, Miami)

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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

52%

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 39 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mariano Moreno 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

Bakers

$37k/yr 249,100 jobs

Student Demographics

141

Total Students

68%

Women

41%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 9%

Hispanic 67%

Black 8%

Asian 1%

Non-Resident 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%

25-64 (Adult) 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mariano Moreno 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 Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute?

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

What is the graduation rate at Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute?

The graduation rate at Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute a good school?

Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

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

How many students attend Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute?

Mariano Moreno Culinary Institute has a total enrollment of 141 students.

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