Average

Score: 49/100

Professional Culinary Academy

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Buffalo, New York 14222

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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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 65%

Outcomes

53/100

Affordability

45/100

Resources

71/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

25/100

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

65%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

6.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $540,843
Avg rent near campus: $1,535/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14204 (8.7% cap, Buffalo)

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🏆 Where Professional Culinary Academy Ranks

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

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Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other

of 3 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

75%

Receive Pell Grants

75%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other 27 grads/yr

Student Demographics

Total Students

29%

Women

69%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 24%

Hispanic 24%

Black 53%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 69%

25-64 (Adult) 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Professional Culinary Academy?

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 Professional Culinary Academy?

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

What is the graduation rate at Professional Culinary Academy?

The graduation rate at Professional Culinary Academy is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Professional Culinary Academy a good school?

Professional Culinary Academy has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). 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 (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

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

How many students attend Professional Culinary Academy?

Professional Culinary Academy has a total enrollment of 17 students.

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