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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Austin, Texas, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin are Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Program Length 8 months
Tuition and Fees $18,491
Books and Supplies $750
Total Cost $19,241

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Program Length 8 months
Tuition and Fees $18,491
Books and Supplies $750
Total Cost $19,241

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Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin received on average $4,532 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,532
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 268 61% $4,408 $1,181,272
Other Federal Grant 272 62% $4,546 $1,236,472
State Grant/Scholarships 61 14% $775 $47,292
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 311 71% $1,162 $361,530
Total Grant & Scholarships 363 82% $4,532 $1,645,294

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin students is 56.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.1%.

56.4%

  • asian 81.8% 9 students
  • African American 48.3% 43 students
  • white 67.2% 82 students
  • unknown 52.6% 10 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 52.1% 73 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 12 students

Service Offerings

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)