C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Louisiana Culinary Institute

2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816

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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 (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 90%

Outcomes

B+

80/100

Affordability

32/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

C+

55/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

90%

Graduation Rate

75%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

49%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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Avg home value near campus: $243,770
Avg rent near campus: $1,104/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 70812 (6.8% cap, Baton Rouge)

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🏆 Where Louisiana Culinary Institute Ranks

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

#15

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

of 98 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$15,500	$15,500

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

67%

Receive Pell Grants

92%

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 47 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Louisiana 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

Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling

$77k/yr 43,200 jobs

Lodging managers

$68k/yr 52,000 jobs

Food service managers

$65k/yr 352,800 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

56%

Women

74%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic 1%

Black 22%

Asian 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 74%

25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana Culinary Institute?

Louisiana Culinary Institute has an acceptance rate of 49%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend Louisiana Culinary Institute?

Tuition at Louisiana Culinary Institute is $15,500 for in-state students and $15,500 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Louisiana Culinary Institute?

The graduation rate at Louisiana Culinary Institute is 90%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Louisiana Culinary Institute a good school?

Louisiana Culinary Institute has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

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

How many students attend Louisiana Culinary Institute?

Louisiana Culinary Institute has a total enrollment of 90 students. Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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